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Founded: 1869 Population: 1088 (2000) Elevation: 1150 feet Latitude: 39° 40' 30" N Longitude: 96° 38' 10" W School District: USD 498 - Valley Heights ZIP code: 66411 Area Code: 785 |
The only Blue Rapids in America
Founded: 1869
Population: 1088 (2000)
Elevation: 1150 feet
Latitude: 39° 40' 30" N
Longitude: 96° 38' 10" W
School District: USD 498 - Valley Heights
ZIP code: 66411
Area Code: 785The only Blue Rapids in America
| Description | Blue Rapids is located in southwest Marshall, [MS], county at the junction of the Little Blue River and the Big Blue River. Located on Highway US 77/K-9, Blue Rapids is 46 mi. north of Manhattan, KS, and 93 mi. south of Lincoln, NE. |
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| History | The Blue Rapids Town Company was formed in 1870. By the end of that year the population was about 250. In 1872 Blue Rapids was incorporated as a city of 3rd class under the statutes of Kansas. Blue Rapids has an interesting history including the mining of gypsum. Georgia-Pacific Corporation operates a gypsum mine and processing plant and is a major employer in Blue Rapids. | |
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| Special Events | July 4th Celebration / Fire Dept. BBQ, Music Program and Fireworks Display Marshall
County Fair - July 18-23, 2008 Lighted Horse & Carriage Christmas Parade - December 8, 2007 |
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| Points of Interest | Alcove Spring 6.5 mi. north of Blue Rapids Alcove Spring & Oregon Trail Mural Site of Historic Baseball Game Chicago White Sox vs. New York Giants Historic Library on the National Register of Historic Buildings Holm Log Cabin - Built in 1874-76 by Swedish emigrants - moved to the Public Square in 1996 War Veterans' Memorial on display in Fountain Park on the Public Square Historic Memorabillia on display in the Community Center Georgia-Pacific, G-P Gypsum Mine & Industrial Plaster Processing Plant Historic Gypsum Industry Mural |
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| Government and Municipal Services | Blue Rapids is governed by an elected mayor and 5 elected City Council members. The
city office is located in the community center on the public square. Phone: 785-363-7736 Two full time Police officers - 911 or 785-363-7971 Volunteer City and Rural Fire Department - 911 City Shop - 785-363-7623 |
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| Recreation | Riverside Park offers picnic and playground facilities. The public swimming pool,
baseball fields, a roquet court, and an outdoor basketball court are also located at the
park. The Chamber of Commerce maintains an RV parking area at Riverside Park. The RV park has electrical services, water, and a dump station. Pet boarding is available at Prairie Valley Vet Clinic. Tennis Courts are located at 5th and East Avenue. Elementary school playground equipment is at the same location. Swimming Pool - Located at Riverside Park. Phone: 363-7733 Waterville Golf Course - Located on Highway 77 four miles west of town. |
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Blue Rapids Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 253
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785) 363-7991
mailto:bluerapidschamberofcommerce@yahoo.com
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