Worden, Kansas facts for kids
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Worden, Kansas
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Worden (2008)
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 Worden, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Worden, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-80475 |
| GNIS ID | 479499 |
Worden is a small place in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
Worden is located about seven miles west of Baldwin City. It's also nine miles east of Overbrook. You can find it along U.S. Highway 56.
History of Worden
Worden once had its own post office. This post office was open for 20 years. It served the community from 1884 until 1904.
Education in Worden
Students in Worden attend public schools. The community is part of the Baldwin City USD 348 school district. This district manages the schools in the area.
In 2010, a big decision was made about local schools. On December 13, 2010, the school board voted to close two elementary schools. These schools were Vinland Elementary in Vinland, Kansas, and Marion Springs Elementary in Worden, Kansas. The vote was 5 to 2 in favor of closing them.
