Falun, Kansas

Falun is an unincorporated community in southwestern Saline County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 83.[2] It lies southwest of Salina and northwest of Lindsborg at the intersection of Forsse Road and Hedberg Road, about 7.5 miles west of Interstate 135 highway, or about 8 miles west of Assaria.[3] It lies next to an abandoned railroad.

Falun, Kansas
Unincorporated community
Location within Saline County and Kansas
Location within Saline County and Kansas
KDOT map of Saline County (legend)
KDOT map of Saline County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°40′16″N 97°45′34″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySaline
Founded1870
Elevation
[1]
1,348 ft (411 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total83
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67442
Area code785
FIPS code20-22900 [1]
GNIS ID476938 [1]

History

The first post office in Falun was established in 1870.[4]

It has a post office with the ZIP code 67442.[5]

Geography

Its elevation is 1,348 feet (411 m), and it is located at 38°40′16″N 97°45′34″W (38.6711171, -97.7594855).[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202083—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Falun as a census-designated place (CDP). Also, this community is a part of the Salina micropolitan area.

Stefan Anderson from Ludvika (third from right) visits Falun in 1955

Education

The community is served by Smoky Valley USD 400 public school district.

Notable people

References
  1. "Falun, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Profile of Falun, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  3. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 41.
  4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  5. USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  6. Geographic Names Information System Feature Detail Report, Geographic Names Information System, 1978-10-13. Accessed 2008-04-12.

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