Navarre, Kansas

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Navarre, Kansas
KDOT map of Dickinson County (legend)
KDOT map of Dickinson County (legend)
Navarre is located in Kansas
Navarre
Navarre
Coordinates: 38°47′49″N 97°6′21″W / 38.79694°N 97.10583°W / 38.79694; -97.10583Coordinates: 38°47′49″N 97°6′21″W / 38.79694°N 97.10583°W / 38.79694; -97.10583
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyDickinson
Population
 • Total52
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
GNIS ID476858

Navarre is an unincorporated community in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States.[2] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 52.[1]

History[]

In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from (3 miles west of Strong City) through Navarre to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

The post office was established February 7, 1884, and discontinued September 3, 1971.[3]

The Navarre Church of the Brethren was organized in 1869 and held its last "Homecoming Service" in August 2001, after which the church bell was donated to the Navarre cemetery.[4]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop.
202052
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 Chapman USD 473 public school district.

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Profile of Navarre, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Navarre, Kansas
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on September 9, 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  4. ^ "Navarre Church of the Brethren". Historical Marker Database (www.hmdb.org). Retrieved 15 October 2014.

Further reading[]

  • List of books about Dickinson County

External links[]


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