Dennis 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
Labette County, Kansas
Labette County (county code LB) is a county located in Southeast Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 20,184. Its county seat is Oswego, and its most populous city is Parsons. The county was named after LaBette creek, the ...
, United States.
As of the
2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 152.
History
Dennis had its start in the early 1880s by the building of the
Memphis, Kansas and Colorado Railroad through that territory. The first post office in Dennis was established in May 1881.
The nearby ''Big Hill Archeological District'' is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Demographics
For statistical purposes, the
United States Census Bureau
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has defined this community as a
census-designated place
A census-designated place (CDP) is a 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 counterparts of incorporated places, such ...
(CDP).
Education
The community is served by
Labette County USD 506
Labette County USD 506 is a public unified school district headquartered in Altamont, Kansas, United States. The district includes the communities of Altamont, Angola, Bartlett, Dennis, Edna, Labette, Mound Valley, western and southern Parso ...
public school district.
See also
*
Big Hill Lake
Big Hill Lake is a body of water in Labette County, Kansas, United States. It is located east of Cherryvale and southwest of Parsons. The reservoir holds of water, with available for public use. Fishing, picnicking, boating, and a sandy bea ...
References
Further reading
External links
* Labette County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Unincorporated communities in Labette County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas
1881 establishments in Kansas
Populated places established in 1881
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