Rice 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 ...

Cloud County, Kansas Cloud County (county code CD) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 9,032. Its county seat and most populous city is Concordia. History Early history For many millennia, the Great ...

, United States.

History

In the 19th century, Rice was a station on the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad, and the town's proximity to the larger trading center of Concordia inhibited its growth. A post office was opened in Rice in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1980.

Education

The community is served by

Concordia USD 333 Concordia USD 333 is a public unified school district headquartered in Concordia, Kansas, United States. The district includes the communities of Concordia, Jamestown, Aurora, Hollis, Huscher, Rice, and nearby rural areas. Schools The schoo ...

public school district.

Notable people

Ross Doyen Ross O. Doyen (October 1, 1926 – July 3, 2014) was an American rancher, farmer, and politician. Born near Rice, Kansas, Doyan served in the United States Navy during World War II. Doyen received his bachelor's degree in agricultural engi ...

, farmer, rancher, and Kansas state legislator, was born near Rice.Ross O. Doyen papers-biographical sketch
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External links

* Cloud County maps
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