Keats, Kansas
Keats is an unincorporated community in Wildcat Township, Riley County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located five miles west of Manhattan.[2]
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]
Education
The community is served by Riley County USD 378 public school district.
References
- "Keats USGS Keats Quad, Kansas, Topographic Map". TopoZone. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
- "Keats". Riley County, Kansas. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
- "History of Riley County". Riley County, Kansas. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
External links
- Riley County Map, KDOT
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| Footnotes | †This populated place is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau, ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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