Summary
Roxbury is an unincorporated community in McPherson County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 70.[2] It is located about 10.5 miles east of Interstate 135.[1][3]
Roxbury, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of McPherson County (legend) | |
  Roxbury  Roxbury | |
| Coordinates: 38°33′3″N 97°25′49″W / 38.55083°N 97.43028°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | McPherson |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 70 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-61550 |
| GNIS ID | 477097 [1] |
History edit
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state and in 1867, McPherson County was established within the Kansas Territory. The original name for the community was Colfax, which was established in 1871 with a trading post. It was renamed to Roxbury on March 4, 1875 due to an act of legislature.[4]
There is a post office serving Zip Code 67476, a bank, and a grain storage facility by way of businesses in Roxbury.
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 70 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Roxbury as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education edit
Roxbury is served by the Smoky Valley USD 400 public school district. Its own schools were closed in 1965 due to school unification. The Roxbury High School team name was Roxbury Lions.[5]
Notable people edit
- Wendell Johnson, psychologist
- Duane Pope, convicted bank robber and murderer
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Roxbury, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ a b "Profile of Roxbury, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ "Roxbury, KS Profile: Facts & Data".
- ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 610.
- ^ "The good ole days", The Salina Journal, 1 December 1994, p.17.
Further reading edit
External links edit
- Historic Images of Roxbury, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library
- McPherson County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT