Vining, Kansas

Vining is a city in Clay and Washington counties in Kansas, United States. In 2020, 43 people lived there.

History
Vining was first called West Clifton. It was planned out as West Clifton in 1877. It was renamed Vining in 1881, in honor of E. P. Vining, a railroad worker.

Vining was once an important shipping point. This was because it was on the Republican River and at the junction of two railroads.

The post office in Vining closed in 1955.

Geography
Vining is at  (39.567319, -97.293613). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.  The city is located next to Clifton.

People

2020 census
The 2020 census says that there were 43 people living in Vining. There were 9 households.

2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 45 people, 24 households, and 13 families living in Vining.

References

Other websites
City
 Vining - Directory of Public Officials
Schools
 Clifton-Clyde USD 224, local school district
Maps
 Vining City Map , KDOT

Category:Cities in Washington County, Kansas
Category:1877 establishments in Kansas
Category:Cities in Clay County, Kansas