Home, Kansas

Home is an unincorporated community in southern Franklin Township, Marshall County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 154.[2] It lies along U.S. Route 36 – the Pony Express Highway – and a Union Pacific rail line, east of the city of Marysville.

Home, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Marshall County (legend)
KDOT map of Marshall County (legend)
Home is located in Kansas
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Home is located in the United States
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Coordinates: 39°50′30″N 96°31′11″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMarshall
Elevation
[1]
1,342 ft (409 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total154
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66438
Area code785
FIPS code20-32875
GNIS ID472923 [1]

History

The community gets its name from the first post office, which was established in 1874 in someone's home.[3][4] The post office eventually was moved to its own building, which is now facing possible closure due to postal service austerity measures.[4]

Geography

Its altitude is 1,345 feet (410 m), and it is located at 39°50′30″N 96°31′11″W (39.8416678, -96.5197389).[1]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020154—
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. "Home, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Profile of Home, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  4. Marin, Robert (June 15, 2011). "Home, Kansas could lose its post office". KWCH-TV. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2014.

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


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