BAILEYVILLE, KS

Baileyville is an unincorporated community in western Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 182. It is located six miles west of Seneca on U.S. Route 36.

History

The community was founded as Haytown, then renamed by Willis J. Bailey and his father to Baileyville. In 1903, Willis became the 16th Governor of Kansas Willis J. Bailey. The first post office in Baileyville was established in 1880.

As of 1902, Baileyville was reported to be one of two sundown towns in the state, where African Americans were not allowed to reside.

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

Primary and secondary

The community is served by Nemaha Central USD 115 public school district. Nemaha Central High School is located in Seneca with the mascot Thunder.

B&B High school closed in 2014 through school unification. The B&B High School mascot was Falcons.

Colleges and universities

Highland Community College opened in Baileyville in June 2014.

Transportation

The community is served by the Union Pacific Railroad and US highway 36.