Asherville is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Mitchell County, Kansas
Mitchell County (standard abbreviation: MC) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 5,796. The largest city and county seat is Beloit.
History
Early history
For many millennia, the ...
, United States.
As of the
2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 19.
History
The first settlement at Asherville was made in 1866 at the Asher Creek, from which the community takes its name. By 1910, Asherville had about 125 inhabitants.
Asherville had the oldest post office in Mitchell County.
It opened in 1869, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1980.
Demographics
For statistical purposes, the
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of t ...
has defined Asherville as a
census-designated place
A census-designated place (CDP) is a Place (United States Census Bureau), concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.
CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the count ...
(CDP).
Education
The community is served by
Beloit USD 273
Beloit USD 273 is a public unified school district headquartered in Beloit, Kansas, United States. It includes Beloit, Randall, Scottsville, Simpson, Asherville, Solomon Rapids, and nearby rural areas.
Schools
The school district operates ...
public school district.
References
Further reading
External links
* Mitchell County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Census-designated places in Mitchell County, Kansas
Census-designated places in Kansas
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