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St. Benedict, Kansas
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 St. Benedict, Kansas
Location in Kansas
St. Benedict, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Named for | St. Benedict |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-62075 |
| GNIS ID | 472733 |
St. Benedict is an unincorporated community in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. It is located 3 miles north of the west edge of Seneca.
History
A post office was opened in Saint Benedict in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.
The community currently consists of over a dozen homes near the tall St. Mary's Church, which was built in 1893.
Demographics
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Nemaha Central USD 115 public school district.
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