In Hiattville, we saw many older homes, some well-kept lawns, and a quaint country church with a smiley face painted on its propane tank.
This town was once much more populous and prosperous than it is today. However, it was not immune from the common trend of urbanization that has smitten so many of the small towns in Kansas. It simply doesn't make economic sense for a lot of these towns to continue on, and so they slowly decline. The presence of the church here is a hopeful sign, because it helps to maintain a sense of community.
See this paper for more information on the history and decline of Hiattville.
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