Idana, Kansas

Idana is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 54.[2] It is located approximately 6.5 miles west of Clay Center, and 1.5 miles south of US Route 24 along 16th Rd.[3]

Idana, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Clay County (legend)
Idana
Idana
Coordinates: 39°21′33.3″N 97°15′54.0″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StatesKansas
CountyClay
Elevation
[1]
1,289 ft (393 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total54
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67432
Area code785
FIPS code20-44225 [1]
GNIS ID476474 [1]

History

Idana is combination of the names of two settlers: Ida Howland and Anna Broughton.[4]

A post office was opened in Chapmanville (an extinct town) in 1879, but it was moved to Idana in 1882 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1980.[5]

Idana was located on the Union Pacific Railroad.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
202054—
U.S. Decennial Census

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

Education

The community is served by Clay County USD 379 public school district.

References
  1. "Idana, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey
  2. "Profile of Idana, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  3. "Idana Populated Place Profile / Clay County, Kansas Data".
  4. "Profile for Idana, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  5. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  6. "Geohydrology of Clay County". Kansas Geological Survey. Retrieved August 2, 2014.

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