Herkimer 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
Marshall County, Kansas
Marshall County (standard abbreviation: MS) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 10,038. The largest city and county seat is Marysville.
History
The Oregon Trail crosses Marshall C ...
, United States.
As of the
2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 54.
History
Herkimer was named after
Herkimer, New York
Herkimer is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States, southeast of Utica. It is named after Nicholas Herkimer. The population was 10,175 at the 2010 census.
The town contains a village also called Herkimer. Herkimer County Community ...
. A post office was opened in Herkimer in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1974.
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 the ...
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
Marysville USD 364
Marysville USD 364 is a public unified school district headquartered in Marysville, Kansas, United States. The district includes the communities of Marysville, Beattie, Oketo, Bremen, Herkimer, Home, Marietta, and nearby rural areas.
Sch ...
public school district.
References
Further reading
External links
* Marshall County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Unincorporated communities in Marshall County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas
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