Abbyville is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States.
[3] Abbyville was a station on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
[6] The first post office in Abbyville was established in 1886 after it was moved from Salt Creek (an extinct town).
[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2), all of it land.
[8] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.
[9] The 2020 United States census counted 83 people, 42 households, and 32 families in Abbyville.
[11] The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median family income was $69,375 (+/- $21,896).
The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 1.1% Native American, and 2.3% from two or more races.
Clifford "Pinky" Busick was the creator of this rodeo, starting with a loan of $10 from his father.
Locals, both from Abbyville and from nearby towns, ran every aspect of the rodeo and took great pride in it.
Many traditions of the early rodeos still continue today, including a Saturday morning parade, ham and chicken noodle lunch, and a BBQ dinner with fresh pie for dessert.
Hollerado filmed the official music video for their single "Good Day at the Races" at the Abbyville rodeo grounds.
Before the creation of USD 310, the old Abbyville High School mascot was the Lions.