St. Benedict, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Nemaha County, Kansas
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
39°53′34″N 96°06′11″W / 39.89278°N 96.10306°W / 39.89278; -96.10306[1]CountryUnited StatesStateKansasCountyNemahaNamed forSt. BenedictElevation1,139 ft (347 m)Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total50Time zoneUTC-6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code785FIPS code20-62075GNIS ID2804517[1]

St. Benedict is an unincorporated community in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 50.[2] 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.[3]

The community currently consists of over a dozen homes near the tall St. Mary's Church, which was built in 1893.[4][5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202050—
U.S. Decennial Census

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.

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: St. Benedict, Kansas
  2. ^ a b "Profile of St. Benedict, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 10, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ Julie A. Wortman; Dale Nimz (October 1, 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: St. Mary's Church". National Park Service. Retrieved December 5, 2017. With photos.
  5. ^ "Parish History". St. Mary's Church. Archived from the original on December 6, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.

Further reading

  • A Socio-Economic Analysis of four Rural Parishes in Nemaha County Kansas; Gilbert F. Wolters; The Catholic University of America; 206 pages; 1938.

External links

  • St Mary's Church
  • Nemaha County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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†This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau.
‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.
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