Woodbine, Kansas

Woodbine is a city in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States.

In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase.

The city was founded as Lyons, named for the nearby creek, in 1871 by James Allen Gillett Sr.

[4] In 1887, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad built through the area and Lyons was remapped as Woodbine on July 16, 1887.

Along the railroad tracks, Woodbine had a grist mill, grain elevator, depot, and stock yards.

Several bus lines served Woodbine after rail service ended.

Woodbine is a part of the Rural Vista USD 481 public school district.

The Rock Island served the area for many years until the company ceased operation in 1980.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2), all land.

28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

1915 Railroad Map of Dickinson County
Map of Kansas highlighting Dickinson County
Map of Kansas highlighting Dickinson County