St. Joseph, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
St. Joseph, Kansas
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 St. Joseph, Kansas
Location in Kansas
St. Joseph, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cloud |
| Founded | 1874 |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-62325 |
| GNIS ID | 473344 |
St. Joseph is a small, unincorporated community located in Cloud County, Kansas, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
The Story of St. Joseph
St. Joseph was founded a long time ago, after the year 1874. It was started by a Catholic priest named Father Louis-Marie Mollier. Many of the first people who lived in St. Joseph were Roman Catholics who came from France or had French family roots.
The community also had its own post office for some years. It was open from 1878 until 1901, helping people send and receive letters.
Learning and Schools
Students in St. Joseph attend schools that are part of the Clifton-Clyde USD 224 public school district. A public school district is a group of schools funded by the government, serving students in a specific area. This district has three schools:
- Clifton-Clyde Senior High School, which is located in Clyde.
- Clifton-Clyde Middle School, which is located in Clifton.
- Clifton-Clyde Grade School, which is also located in Clifton.
Important People from St. Joseph
- Louis Mollier (1846-1911) was a Roman Catholic priest. He served the community of St. Joseph from 1874 until 1911.
