Centropolis, Kansas

Centropolis is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 100.[2] It is located about 11 miles northwest of Ottawa. In the 1850s, Centropolis had the distinction of briefly vying for territorial capital of Kansas.

Centropolis, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Franklin County (legend)
KDOT map of Franklin County (legend)
Centropolis is located in Kansas
Centropolis
Centropolis
Centropolis is located in the United States
Centropolis
Centropolis
Coordinates: 38°42′58″N 95°21′01″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyFranklin
Elevation
[1]
961 ft (293 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total100
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-12450 [1]
GNIS ID479371 [1]

History

The area was first settled by Perry Fuller in 1855 who established a store in order to trade with the nearby Ottawa Indians. His store prospered and in 1856 he established the Centropolis Town Company and began selling lots.[3] The community name is a portmanteau of central and metropolis. A missionary newspaper published by Jotham Meeker for the Ottawa Baptist Mission was the first newspaper in Franklin County. The first commercial newspaper in the County, the Kansas Leader, was founded in 1857. Not only did Fuller expect his new town to become county seat but also the territorial capital of Kansas and eventually state capital.[4]

Just a couple miles east of Centropolis, St. Bernard was established and the Territorial Legislature made St. Bernard the Franklin County seat[5] but despite having the county seat, St. Bernard did not grow and post office was closed and renamed Minneola.

The Centropolis post office closed in 1930.[6]

Geography

Centropolis has an elevation of 961 feet (293 m).[1]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020100—
U.S. Decennial Census

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

References
  1. "Centropolis, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Profile of Centropolis, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 25, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  3. "Centropolis - KS-Cyclopedia - 1912". Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  4. kancoll.com
  5. Ghost Towns of Kansas: A Traveler's Guide by Daniel Fitzgerald. University Press of Kansas. 1988.
  6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.

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


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