Grantville, Kansas

Grantville is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 182.[2] It is located east of Topeka on the south side of US-24 highway between Barton Rd and KOA/Wilson Rd.

Grantville, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Jefferson County (legend)
KDOT map of Jefferson County (legend)
Grantville is located in Kansas
Grantville
Grantville
Grantville is located in the United States
Grantville
Grantville
Coordinates: 39°5′0″N 95°33′41″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyJefferson
TownshipKaw
Area
 • Total1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2)
 • Land1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
873 ft (266 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total182
 • Density93/sq mi (36/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66429 [3]
Area code785
FIPS code20-28200 [1]
GNIS ID478665 [1]

History

Grantville was named in 1866 for Ulysses S. Grant, military commander in the Civil War and afterward 18th President of the United States.[4]

The first post office in Grantville was established in October 1866.[5]

Geography

Grantville is located in southwestern Jefferson County at 39°05′00″N 95°33′41″W (39.083333, -95.561367),[1] off U.S. Route 24. It is in southwestern Kaw Township at an elevation of 876 feet (267 m), in the valley of the Kansas River. U.S. Route 24 runs along the northern edge of the community, leading east 9 miles (14 km) to Perry and west 5 miles (8 km) to the northern part of Topeka. Downtown Topeka is 9 miles (14 km) west and south of Grantville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Grantville CDP has an area of 1.95 square miles (5.05 km2), all of it recorded as land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Grantville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010180—
20201821.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

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

Economy

Grantville has a fire station, a gas station and a few other local business. It also has a post office with the ZIP Code of 66429.[3]

Education

Grantville is served by Perry-Lecompton Unified School District 343. The elementary school in Grantville closed in 2009, and children are now bused to schools in Perry and Lecompton.[7]

Notable people

References
  1. "Grantville, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Profile of Grantville, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  3. ZIP Code Lookup. Retrieved on 2008-06-07.
  4. Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 48.
  5. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  6. Climate Summary for Grantville, Kansas
  7. "Grantville School".

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