Beeler, Kansas facts for kids
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Beeler, Kansas
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George Washington Carver homestead site, south of Beeler (2015)
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 Beeler, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Beeler, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ness |
| Named for | Elmer Beeler |
| Elevation | 2,494 ft (760 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67518
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-05300 |
| GNIS ID | 471523 |
Beeler is an unincorporated community in Ness County, Kansas, United States. It lies along K-96, west of the city of Ness City, the county seat of Ness County. Its elevation is 2,490 feet (759 m), and it is located at 38°26′40″N 100°11′41″W / 38.44444°N 100.19472°W (38.4444607, -100.1948550). It has a post office with the ZIP code 67518.
History
Beeler was a station and shipping point on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Elmer Beeler, the town's founder, is its namesake.
The first post office in Beeler was established in 1886 as Beelerville.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Beeler has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
