Opolis, Kansas

Opolis is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 104.[2]

Opolis, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Crawford County (legend)
KDOT map of Crawford County (legend)
Opolis is located in Kansas
Opolis
Opolis
Opolis is located in the United States
Opolis
Opolis
Coordinates: 37°20′41″N 94°37′28″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCrawford
Founded1868
Platted1868
Named forpolis
Elevation
[1]
932 ft (284 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total104
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code620
FIPS code20-52925
GNIS ID2806537[1]

History

Opolis was originally called Stateline (from the community's proximity to the Missouri state line), and under the latter name was laid out in 1868.[3] Opolis is derived from the Greek polis, meaning "city".[4]

The first post office in Opolis was established in December, 1868. The post office was also called Stevenstown, Steventown, and Olopolis for some time in its early history.[5] It has a zip code of 66760.[6]

Geography

Opolis is located in the South Eastern corner of the state of Kansas close to the Missouri state line, approximately 133 miles (210 km) .due south of Kansas City, KS at latitude 37.344 and longitude -94.621. It has an estimated population of 117 with 54 houses (based on a zipcode estimate from the year 2000) and covers 0.7743 square miles (2.01 km2) of land.[6] The elevation is 932 feet (284 m) above sea level. Opolis appears on the Asbury United States Geological Survey Map. It is in the Central time zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.,[7][8]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020104—
U.S. Decennial Census

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

Education

The community is served by Pittsburg USD 250 public school district.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Opolis, Kansas
  2. "Profile of Opolis, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  3. A Twentieth Century History and Biographical Record of Crawford County, Kansas. The Lewis Publishing Company. 1905. p. 33.
  4. "William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas". Archived from the original on April 29, 2003. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
  5. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  6. "Opolis, Kansas (KS) ~ population data, races, housing & economy".
  7. "Opolis, Kansas community profile in the KS HomeTownLocator".
  8. "Google map of Opolis, KS".

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