Mapleton was originally called Eldora, and under the latter name was founded in 1857. Mapleton is the birthplace of Fred Burke, mafia hitmen and Prohibition-era gangster.
- CountyBourbon County
- Population96 (2020 U.S. Census)
Mapleton was originally called Eldora, and under the latter name was founded in 1857. Mapleton is the birthplace of Fred Burke, mafia hitmen and Prohibition-era gangster.
Mapleton, Kansas gifts and souvenirs: 16 designs made from Mapleton's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Mapleton Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Mapleton Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Mapleton Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Mapleton Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Mapleton Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
Mapleton was originally called Eldora, and under the latter name was founded in 1857. A post office was established under the name Mapleton in 1857. The first store in Mapleton opened in 1858. In 1861, the name of the town was officially changed to Mapleton, matching the name of the post office. Mapleton was so named for a grove of maple trees near the original town site.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Mapleton, Kansas, revision 1376408669 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Mapleton's population was 96 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 84 in 2010.