Devon, Kansas
Devon is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 71.[2]
Devon, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 37°55′22″N 94°48′58″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Founded | 1860 |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 71 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-17900 |
| GNIS ID | 2804482[1] |
History
Devon was originally called Mill Creek, and under the latter name was founded in 1860. The present name is after Devon, in England.[3]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 71 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Devon as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Fort Scott USD 234 public school district.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Devon, Kansas
- "Profile of Devon, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- "Many Towns Have Disappeared". The Fort Scott Tribune. July 16, 1976. pp. 2C. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
Further reading
External links
Municipalities and communities of Bourbon County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Bourbon County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Townships | ||
| Footnotes | †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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