St. Benedict, Kansas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St. Benedict, Kansas
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Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Nemaha
Named for	St. Benedict
Elevation	1,139 ft (347 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	50
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-62075
GNIS ID	2804517

St. Benedict is a small community in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 50 people lived here. St. Benedict is located about 3 miles north of the town of Seneca.

History of St. Benedict

St. Benedict has a simple but interesting past. It was named after St. Benedict, a famous religious figure.

Early Days and the Post Office

A post office opened in St. Benedict in 1883. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for nearly 20 years. It closed down in 1902.

St. Mary's Church: A Community Landmark

Today, St. Benedict is home to a small group of houses. The most notable building is the very tall St. Mary's Church. This beautiful church was built in 1893. It stands as a key part of the community.

Population and People

Understanding the number of people living in a place helps us learn about its size.

How Many People Live Here?

The United States government counts its population every ten years. This is called a census.

As you can see from the chart, St. Benedict is a very small community. In 2020, only 50 people lived there.

Education for Students

Even small communities need good schools.

Local School District

Students in St. Benedict are part of the Nemaha Central USD 115 public school district. This district provides education for children in the area.