Cherokee, Kansas

Cherokee is a city in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. In 2010, 714 people lived there.
History.
Cherokee was created in 1870. This was when the a railroad was built through the area. It was named after Cherokee County, where it was incorrectly thought to be located.
The first post office in Cherokee was created in August 1870.
Geography.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.
People.
2010 census.
The 2010 census says that there were 714 people, 289 households, and 187 families living in Cherokee.
Government.
The Cherokee government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM.
Education.
Cherokee is a part of USD 247 Southeast. The Southeast High School mascot is Lancers.
Crawford County Community High School in Cherokee was closed because school unification.