Saxman, Kansas
| Saxman, Kansas | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
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  Saxman, Kansas | |
| Coordinates: 38°16′50″N 98°07′27″W / 38.28056°N 98.12417°WCoordinates: 38°16′50″N 98°07′27″W / 38.28056°N 98.12417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rice |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 475806[1] |
Saxman is an unincorporated community in southwestern Wilson Township, Rice County, Kansas, United States. Located along Cow Creek just above its confluence with Jarvis Creek, it lies along local roads southeast of Lyons,[2] the county seat of Rice County.[3]
History
For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans. In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1867, Rice County was founded.
In May 2007, Saxman was severely affected by flooding from Cow Creek. The flooding washed away roads and farms and damaged many of the community's residences.[4] Several of the community's residents were forced to evacuate.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ DeLorme. Kansas Atlas & Gazetteer. 4th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2009, p. 47. ISBN 0-89933-342-7.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ Kilbourn, Clara (30 May 2007). "Rice Co. Flooded With Water Woes". The Hutchinson News.
- ↑ Green, John (8 May 2007). "Jet skis used to evacuate residents in flooded areas - Several counties affected by rain, flooded rivers, creeks". The Hutchison News.
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