Sherman, Kansas facts for kids

Sherman is a small, quiet place in Cherokee County, Kansas, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

A Look Back: Sherman's History

Sherman has a simple but interesting history. It started as a place called Sherman City. In 1867, a post office was opened there. A post office is a building where people can send and receive letters and packages. It was a very important place for communities, especially in the past, connecting people far away.

Later, in 1894, the name was shortened to just Sherman. The post office continued to serve the community for many years. However, like many small places, things changed over time. The post office eventually closed its doors in 1964. This often happens when communities become smaller or when mail services change. Even without a post office, Sherman remains a part of Kansas history.