Willowdale, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Willowdale, Kansas
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 Willowdale, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Willowdale, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kingman |
| Elevation | 1,670 ft (510 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67142
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-79475 |
| GNIS ID | 474283 |
Willowdale is a small, unincorporated community located in Kingman County, Kansas, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. You can find Willowdale about 5 miles north of Zenda. It sits right where SW 100 Avenue and SW 90 Street meet.
Willowdale's History
Willowdale has a simple but interesting past. A Baptist church was started here on May 21, 1885. This church was an important part of the community for many years. Later, a post office opened in Willowdale in 1901. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for quite a while. However, it closed down in 1938.
Learning in Willowdale
Students living in Willowdale attend public schools. The community is part of the Cunningham–West Kingman County USD 332 school district. This district provides education for kids from Willowdale and nearby areas.
