Garland is an

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 31. It is located along the

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state line southeast of Fort Scott.

History

Garland was originally called Memphis. The name was changed to Garland (after a brand of stoves) when the railroad came through in the 1880s.

Geography

Garland is located along the

state line southeast of Fort Scott.

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the

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has defined Garland as a

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(CDP).

Education

The community is served by Fort Scott USD 234 public school district.

References

External links

* Bourbon County maps
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- KDOT Unincorporated communities in Bourbon County, Kansas Unincorporated communities in Kansas {{BourbonCountyKS-geo-stub