Sacred Heart Church
Population: 1,271
Incorporated: 1885
ZIP code: 67030
Area Code: 316
Elevation: 1380 feet
Latitude: 37° 46' 45" N
Longitude: 97° 32' 10" W
School District: USD 267
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Colwich is a prosperous farming community located in northwestern
Sedgwick, [SG],
County. Winter wheat is the major crop and during harvest time in
late June, the downtown area is clogged with farm trucks filled with
wheat. Some of the local While you're there, stop in the pretty park on Chicago Street and examine the beautiful Sacred Heart church that faces the park. Colwich was incorporated in November 1885. The name was made by joining the syllables "Col" and "Wich" from the name of the Wichita & Colorado Railway. |
| Churches | Sacred Heart Catholic Church (316) 796-1224 • 311 S. 5th | |
| Library | Colwich Library (316) 796-1521
• 432 W. Colwich Ave.
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| 2008 Special Events | Colwich's German Dinner is February 3rd
Colwich's Election Day is April 3rd Colwich's Annual Garage Sale is April 12th Colwich's Heritage Day is September 27th Colwich's Turkey Shoot is October 26th Colwich's Santa Visit is December 6th Colwich's Splash In The Park is from the last week of May to the 2nd week of August Events to be Announced
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City of Colwich |
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grain is used in the ethanol plant at the edge of town.
The busy rail line that connects Wichita and Hutchinson passes through
town, and K-96 is just north of town.