St. Benedict is an unincorporated community in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 50.[2] It is located 3 miles north of the west edge of Seneca.
St. Benedict, Kansas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
KDOT map of Nemaha County (legend) | |
St. Benedict St. Benedict | |
| Coordinates: 39°53′14″N 96°5′56″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Named for | St. Benedict |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Population (2020)[2] | |
| • Total | 50 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-62075 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 472733 [1] |
A post office was opened in Saint Benedict in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3]
The community currently consists of over a dozen homes near the tall St. Mary's Church, which was built in 1893.[4][5]
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| 2020 | 50 | — | |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).
The community is served by Nemaha Central USD 115 public school district.
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Municipalities and communities of Nemaha County, Kansas, United States | ||
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County seat: Seneca | ||
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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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