Keats, Kansas

Keats is an unincorporated community in Wildcat Township, Riley County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 96.[2] It is located five miles west of Manhattan.

Keats, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Riley County (legend)
KDOT map of Riley County (legend)
Keats is located in Kansas
Keats
Keats
Keats is located in the United States
Keats
Keats
Coordinates: 39°13′10″N 96°42′27″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountiesRiley
Founded1860, 1887
Named forJohn Keats
Elevation
[1]
1,122 ft (342 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total96
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-36200
GNIS ID2804656[1]

History

Keats was founded in 1887, its name suggested by a railroad official who regarded the poet John Keats as a favorite. Keats grew from a smaller town named Wildcat with origins dating to 1860.[3]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202096—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Keats as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

The community is served by Riley County USD 378 public school district.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Keats, Kansas
  2. "Profile of Keats, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  3. "History of Riley County". Riley County, Kansas. Retrieved August 22, 2014.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Riley County, Kansas
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