Herkimer, Kansas

Herkimer is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 54.[2]

Herkimer, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Marshall County (legend)
KDOT map of Marshall County (legend)
Herkimer is located in Kansas
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Herkimer
Herkimer is located in the United States
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Herkimer
Coordinates: 39°53′28″N 96°42′40″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMarshall
Named forHerkimer, New York
Elevation
[1]
1,250 ft (380 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total54
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-31425
GNIS ID472670 [1]

History

Herkimer was named after Herkimer, New York.[3] A post office was opened in Herkimer in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1974.[4]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202054—
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 Marysville USD 364 public school district.

References
  1. "Herkimer, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Profile of Herkimer, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  3. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 839.
  4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2014.

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


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