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Rice, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Cloud County, Kansas From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rice is an unincorporated community in Cloud County, Kansas, United States.[1]

CountryUnited States
Founded1870s
Elevation
[1]
1,335 ft (407 m)
TimezoneUTC-6 (CST)
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Rice, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Cloud County (legend)
KDOT map of Cloud County (legend)
Rice is located in Kansas
Rice
Rice
Location within Kansas
Rice is located in the United States
Rice
Rice
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 39°34′20″N 97°33′20″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCloud
Founded1870s
Elevation
[1]
1,335 ft (407 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-59150
GNIS ID473341 [1]
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Historical photo of the General Store and Post Office in Rice

History

In the 19th century, Rice was a station on the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad, but the town's proximity to the larger trading center of Concordia inhibited its growth.[2]

A post office was opened in Rice in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1980.[3]

Education

The community is served by Concordia USD 333 public school district.

Notable people

  • Ross Doyen, farmer, rancher, and Kansas state legislator, was born near Rice.[4]

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