Asherville is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 19.[2]
Asherville, Kansas | |
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  Asherville  Asherville | |
| Coordinates: 39°24′27″N 97°58′24″W / 39.40750°N 97.97333°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 19 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-02600 |
| GNIS ID | 2583497[1] |
History
The first settlement at Asherville was made in 1866 at the Asher Creek, from which the community takes its name.[3] By 1910, Asherville had about 125 inhabitants.[4]
Asherville had the oldest post office in Mitchell County.[4] It opened in 1869, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1980.[5]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 19 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Asherville as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Beloit USD 273 public school district.