Detroit, Kansas
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Detroit (pronounced "dee-troit" by local residents) is an unincorporated area in Dickinson County, Kansas. It is located halfway between Abilene, Kansas and Chapman, Kansas, two miles north of Enterprise, Kansas.
In the early years of the county, Detroit was once strongly considered to be the county seat because Abilene was considered to be "too wild" of a town to serve as a center of government. However, Abilene became the county seat and Detroit ceased to grow from that point forward.
[edit] Commerce
At one time, Detroit maintained an active store and grocery, a train depot, a nightclub, a school and a church. In recent years most buildings have collapsed or been renovated for use as a dwelling. The one exception is the pub. Although it has changed ownership and its official business name, locals have simply referred to it as "The Beer Joint." Because of its proximity to the intersection of county roads, it has become a local landmark.
Agriculture and agriculture-related businesses are the primary economic industries.
[edit] Geography
Detroit is a "square" town, two blocks long and two blocks wide. The three north-south streets are Main, Middle, and School. The three east-west streets are first, second, and third. There are no more streets in Detroit. All six streets are not paved.
