Towns of all shapes and types make their home here in Kansas, but sometimes the tiniest towns need a little extra love, lest they be forgotten. We took a look at some of the smallest towns in Kansas, even though we know there are plenty of ghost towns and tiny communities still out there that are much smaller. We love all of Kansas, big or small! We think the perfect number of residents to be considered tiny is about 200, so here are 10 different towns in Kansas with around 250 residents each, but bursting with character.

10. Smolan - population 190

Smolan, located about an hour and 45 minutes west of Topeka, the state capitol, this tiny town of just under 200 people was named after a place in Sweden named Småland since most of its original settlers were Swedish.

9. Tyro - population 181

Tyro, located about 2 hours southeast of Wichita is a quaint little town that was named after the English word meaning "beginner" or "novice" but it was placed here when a railroad ended at this point. At only 181 people, it is one of the 10 smallest towns in Kansas.

8. Munjor - population 76

Munjor, located an hour and a half west of Salina, is a historically Volga-German created town with a long confusing name that was often misspelled. Translation errors changed the town's name from Obermonjou to Obermonchu, Over Mancha, Obermonjour, Over Muncha, Offermoncha and Monjor. Thankfully, we stuck with one and stopped misspelling it.

7. Lebanon - population 250

Lebanon, located about an hour and 45 minutes north and west of Salina, is a great place to hang out, and you always feel like you're in the middle of everything. Well, you almost are! In addition to being one of the 10 smallest towns in Kansass, Lebanon is considered to be the halfway point of the contiguous 48 states.

6. Schoenchen - population 196

Volga-Germans also founded the town of Schenchen, previously named San Antonio. It is located about two hours and 45 minutes north and west of Wichita.

5. Tipton - population 215

Tipton was originally called Pittsburg, but its name was eventually changed to Tipton after a town in Iowa, where a resident was originally from. To get there from Kansas City take Interstate 70 west about three hours until you reach the town of Lincoln, then its only about another 40 minute drive north.

4. Hanston - population 215

It's a trend with these tiny towns, but Hanston was originally called Marena, but was later changed to Hanston after a local family named Hann. Hanston was a spot for shipping on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway. It is only about 40 minutes from famous Dodge City, Kansas.

3. Belvue - population 124

Belvue hasn't gone through any crazy name changes or big history moments, but it's full of people who love their town and the people who help keep it alive. It is located about and hour and a half drive away from Kansas City, KS, and with 24 residents it is among the 10 smallest towns in Kansas.

2. Grenola - population 180

Grenola isn't a misspelling of granola, but in fact a town merged from two separate towns. named Green Field and Canola. They came together at the railroad and became one, merging their names together. It is located about an hour and 15 minutes east of Wichita.

1. Louisville - population 140

What is now Louisville used to be Rock Post, a little town that hasn't grown very large through history. After an earthquake in 1882, the town was destined to remain tiny. It is about an hour and 45 minute drive west of Kansas City, Kansas.

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