Baileyville, Kansas

Baileyville is an unincorporated community in western Nemaha County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 182.[2] It is located six miles west of Seneca on U.S. Route 36.

Baileyville, Kansas
Unincorporated community
Historical Marion Hall in Baileyville (2021)
Historical Marion Hall in Baileyville (2021)
KDOT map of Nemaha County (legend)
KDOT map of Nemaha County (legend)
Baileyville is located in Kansas
Baileyville
Baileyville
Baileyville is located in the United States
Baileyville
Baileyville
Coordinates: 39°50′55″N 96°11′25″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyNemaha
Named forWillis J. Bailey
Elevation
[1]
1,309 ft (399 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total182
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-03675
GNIS ID2629152[1]

History

The community was founded as Haytown, then renamed by Willis J. Bailey and his father to Baileyville. In 1903, Willis became the 16th Governor of Kansas Willis J. Bailey.[3] The first post office in Baileyville was established in 1880.[4]

As of 1902, Baileyville was reported to be one of two sundown towns in the state, where African Americans were not allowed to reside.[5]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020182—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

Primary and secondary

The community is served by Nemaha Central USD 115 public school district. Nemaha Central High School is located in Seneca with the mascot Thunder.[6]

B&B High school closed in 2014 through school unification. The B&B High School mascot was Falcons.[7]

Colleges and universities

Highland Community College opened in Baileyville in June 2014.

Transportation

The community is served by the Union Pacific Railroad and US highway 36.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baileyville, Kansas
  2. "Profile of Baileyville, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 10, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  3. "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
  5. "The evening bulletin. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1887-1905, August 16, 1902, Image 3". The Evening Bulletin. Maysville, Kentucky. August 16, 1902. p. 3 – via Chronicling America.
  6. "Nemaha Central Schools". USD 115. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  7. "Baileyville begins final season". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved January 15, 2017.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Nemaha County, Kansas


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