Saint Clere, Kansas

Saint Clere is an unincorporated community in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

A post office was opened in Saint Clere in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1953.[2]

Education

The community is served by Onaga USD 322 (north side of road) and Kaw Valley USD 321 (south side of road) public school districts.

Notable people

Heavyweight boxing champion Jess Willard was born in Saint Clere.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Saint Clere, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  3. ^ "Cyber Boxing Zone -- Jess Willard".

Further reading

See also: List of books about Pottawatomie County, Kansas


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