Blue Rapids, Kansas
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Founded:
1869 |
The only Blue Rapids in America
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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. |
NWS Coop
Observer Preciptation Data for Blue Rapids
NWS Daily Precipitation for NE Kansas
Churches Library
Schools Businesses
& Industry Health Services
Blue Rapids Historical Society and Museum
Blue Rapids Historical Society Blog & Newsletter
Blue Rapids Free Press (print or online)
Blue Rapids Volunteer Fire Department
Marshall County Habitat for Humanity
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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, and Fireworks Display Marshall County Fair |
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Points of Interest |
Alcove Spring 6.5 mi. north of Blue Rapids Site of Historic Baseball Game Chicago White Sox vs. New York Giants Historic Library on the National Register of Historic Buildings Marshall County Railroad Historical Society 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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