Roxbury, Kansas facts for kids
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Roxbury, Kansas
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 Roxbury, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Roxbury, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | McPherson |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 70 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-61550 |
| GNIS ID | 477097 |
Roxbury is an unincorporated community in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 70. It is located about 10.5 miles east of Interstate 135.
History
Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.
19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1867, McPherson County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Moundridge.
The original name for the area was Colfax, which was established in 1871 as a trading post. It was renamed to Roxbury on March 4, 1875 due to an act of legislature.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 70 | — | |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Roxbury as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
Roxbury is served by the Smoky Valley USD 400 public school district. Its own schools were closed in 1965 due to school unification. The Roxbury High School team name was Roxbury Lions.
Notable people
- Wendell Johnson, psychologist
See also
In Spanish: Roxbury (Kansas) para niños
