Welcome to Marienthal ...
Marienthal is located in Wichita County<1>.
The location of Marienthal has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Marienthal, you might consider that their post office opened in 1902.
Marienthal is 3,210 feet [978 m] above sea level.<3> In other words, the elevation of Marienthal is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Marienthal lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Marienthal (for example, toward Tribune), you will leave Central Time and cross into the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT).
The telephone area code for Marienthal: (620)
The ZIP code for Marienthal: 67863<4>
Communities near Marienthal ...
We have created a list of 9 communities that are near Marienthal.
- Scott City
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scott City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scott City
- Scott City is located in Scott County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,736 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scott City <5>
- Leoti
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leoti have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leoti
- Leoti is located in Wichita County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,420 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leoti <5>
- Modoc
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Modoc
- Modoc is located in Scott County
- Pence
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pence
- Pence is located in Scott County
- Selkirk ‑ Historic
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west) - Friend
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast) - Elkader
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast) - Russell Springs
(29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Russell Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell Springs
- Russell Springs is located in Logan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 24 people
- Tribune
(29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tribune have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tribune
- Tribune is located in Greeley County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 724 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tribune <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Marienthal. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Marienthal.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Marienthal. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Marienthal.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Marienthal. See our Newspapers Page for Marienthal.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Marienthal ...
Looking for more information about Marienthal? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Marienthal, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Marienthal.
Adding Marienthal to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Marienthal in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Marienthal was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Marienthal post office opened in 1902.
We also found Marienthal on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Kansas (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Marienthal.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Marienthal. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Wichita, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Marienthal - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Marienthal). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Marienthal or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |