Asherville is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 19.[2]
Asherville, Kansas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 39°24′21″N 97°58′37″W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Mitchell |
Founded | 1866 |
Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 19 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 785 |
FIPS code | 20-02600 [1] |
GNIS ID | 475976 [1] |
The first settlement at Asherville was made in 1866 at the Asher Creek, from which the community takes its name.[3] By 1910, Asherville had about 125 inhabitants.[4]
Asherville had the oldest post office in Mitchell County.[4] It opened in 1869, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1980.[5]
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 19 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Asherville as a census-designated place (CDP).
The community is served by Beloit USD 273 public school district.
Municipalities and communities of Mitchell County, Kansas, United States | ||
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County seat: Beloit | ||
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Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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