Founded: 1887
Population: 119
Elevation: 1396 feet
Latitude: 38° 29' 10" N
Longitude: 97° 13' 40" W
School District: USD 410
ZIP code: 67438 - Area Code: 620
| Durham is located in Marion, [MN], county on highway K-15. The North Fork of the Cottonwood River curves around and almost surrounds the town. | ||
| History | Durham is located at what was the Cottonwood Crossing on the Santa Fe Trail. It was originally called "Moore's Ranch" and later the "Durham Park Ranch" before getting its current name about 1887. Early land grants in the area date from the Lincoln administration. | |
| Schools | USD 410 Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh
812 E. A / Hillsboro, KS 67063 | |
| Library | Becker Library (620) 732-2826 / 109 S. Douglas | |
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| Places to Visit | There are several traces of the Santa Fe Trail in the area including
markers and ruts a mile or two west.
The old hotel, once called the "Blue Moon" still stands (barely) in downtown Durham. | |
| Businesses | Central National Bank (620) 732-3451 / 426 Douglas
G & R Implement Co. (620) 732-3245 since 1927 Main Street Cafe (620) 732-2096 / 517 Douglas Red Barn Cafe (620) 732-3525 / Hwy 15 & Eighth CENEX Convenience Store / Hwy 15 | |
| Churches | Central Heights Mennonite Church (620) 732-2512
First Baptist Church (620) 732-3683 / 725 Abilene | |
| References | Stimmons, Mark. |
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