Map of Enterprise city, Kansas

Enterprise is a city in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 708.

Enterprise city overview:
Name:	Enterprise city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kansas
County:	Dickinson County
Founded:	1868
Elevation:	1,158 ft (353 m)
Total Area:	0.68 sq mi (1.77 km²)
Land Area:	0.67 sq mi (1.74 km²)
Water Area:	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Total Population:	708
Population Density:	1,000/sq mi (400/km²)
ZIP code:	67441
Area code:	785
FIPS code:	2021425
Website:	enterpriseks.org

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History

The first settlement at Enterprise was in 1868, and Enterprise was laid out in 1872. It was named for the enterprising qualities of the pioneer settlers.

The first post office in Enterprise was established in January, 1873.

On January 10, 1883, the Enterprise Town Company, capital $50,000, was organized. The following officers were elected: V. P. Wilson, president; John Johntz, vice-president; C. Hoffman, treasurer; T. C. Henry, secretary.

In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City) through Enterprise to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the “Santa Fe”.

On January 23, 1901, temperance movement leader Carrie Nation and her followers wrecked a saloon in Enterprise.

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Geography

Enterprise is located at 38°54′9″N 97°7′5″W / 38.90250°N 97.11806°W / 38.90250; -97.11806 (38.902485, -97.118172). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.66 square miles (1.71 km), of which, 0.65 square miles (1.68 km) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) is water.

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, Enterprise has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.