Saint Clere, Kansas

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

History

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

Education

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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

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

References

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  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".

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39°22′09″N 96°03′21″W / 39.36917°N 96.05583°W / 39.36917; -96.05583