Bronson was founded in the 1880s.
- CountyBourbon County
- Population304 (2020 U.S. Census)
Bronson was founded in the 1880s.
Bronson, Kansas gifts and souvenirs: 16 designs made from Bronson's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
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| Bronson Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Bronson Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Bronson Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Bronson Market Tote | $37 |
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Bronson was founded in the 1880s. The first store and post office opened in September 1881. The city was formerly named Wilsonville, but it was later renamed after Ira Bronson, a Fort Scott attorney. Bronson was moved to its current location when the Missouri Pacific Railroad bypassed the original town site.
Midway between Fort Scott and Iola on the highway and railroad, it became a prime shipping and supply point for the agricultural region. Growth was slow but steady. From a handful of residents in 1885, by the 1910 Census Bronson had 595 residents. In 1912 it had two banks, an international money-order post office with four rural routes, express and telegraph offices, telephone connections, the semi-weekly Bronson Pilot newspaper, a downtown retail district and public schools.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Bronson, Kansas, revision 1376020727 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Bronson's population was 304 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 323 in 2010.