Piqua is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Woodson County, Kansas, United States.
As of the
2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 90.
History
Piqua had its start in the year 1882 by the building of the railroads through the territory, and is situated at the junction of the
Missouri Pacific Railroad
The Missouri Pacific Railroad , commonly abbreviated as MoPac, was one of the first railroads in the United States west of the Mississippi River. MoPac was a Class I railroad growing from dozens of predecessors and mergers. In 1967, the railroad ...
and the
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. It was named after the city of
Piqua, Ohio. The first post office in Piqua was established in March 1882.
Geography
Latitude of Piqua is 37.922N and longitude is -95.535W. Piqua is located on
U.S. Route 54 and is east of
U.S. Route 75.
[Rand McNally, ''The Road Atlas '05'', Skokie: Rand McNally & Company, 2005.] Piqua is located between the cities of
Yates Center and
Iola.
Demographics
For statistical purposes, the
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of th ...
has defined Piqua as a
census-designated place
A census-designated place (CDP) is a concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.
CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counterparts of incorporated places, suc ...
(CDP).
Education
The community is served by
Woodson USD 366 public school district.
Notable people
*
Buster Keaton
Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966) was an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is best known for his silent film work, in which his trademark was physical comedy accompanied by a stoic, deadpan expression ...
(1895–1966), acclaimed actor and film director. He was born in Piqua while his mother was traveling.
*
Fred Kipp, Major league baseball pitcher between 1957 and 1960 with the Dodgers and Yankees.
References
Further reading
External links
* Woodson County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Census-designated places in Kansas
Census-designated places in Woodson County, Kansas
Populated places established in 1882
1882 establishments in Kansas
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