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Florence, Kansas

Florence is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 394. The city was named after the daughter of the third Governor of Kansas Samuel J. Crawford. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 77 highways.

Early history
For millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. These tribes considered native included: the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Comanche, Kansa, Kiowa, Osage, Pawnee, and Wichita. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

In 1806, Zebulon Pike led the Pike Expedition westward from St Louis, Missouri, of which part of their journey followed the Cottonwood River through Marion County near the current cities of Florence, Marion, Durham.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Marion County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Florence.

The first settlers in Marion County located on Doyle Creek, near the present site of Florence. They were Moses Shane, who came in 1858, and whose death the next year was the first in the county; Patrick Doyle, in 1859, for whom Doyle Creek and Township were named, and a family by the name of Welsh, in which occurred the first birth in the county in August 1859. A post office existed in Doyle from November 26, 1866 to March 13, 1871.

The Florence Town Company was a group of men who learned of the proposed route of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, extended from Emporia, who decided on a town site where the railroad would cross the Cottonwood River. On September 23, 1870, there was announcement in The Emporia News about a new town named "Florence" at the mouth of Doyle Creek. The Florence Town Company was formed on December 1, 1870 with Samuel J. Crawford as the president. Previously, Crawford was the 3rd Governor of Kansas from 1865 to 1868. He named the town, Florence, in honor of his daughter, Miss Florence Crawford of Topeka. The post office moved from Doyle to Florence on March 13, 1871.

In 1871, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway extended a main line from Emporia through Florence to Newton. In 1996, it merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. The Santa Fe depot building still exists, but has been closed for decades. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

In 1877, the Florence, El Dorado, and Walnut Valley Railroad Company built a branch line from Florence to El Dorado, in 1881 it was extended to Douglass, and later to Arkansas City. The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The line from Florence to El Dorado was abandoned in 1942. The original branch line connected Florence, Burns, De Graff, El Dorado, Augusta, Douglass, Rock, Akron, Winfield, Arkansas City.

As early as 1875, city leaders of Marion held a meeting to consider a branch railroad from Florence. In 1878, the Marion and McPherson Railway Company was chartered. In 1879, a branch line was built from Florence to McPherson, in 1880 it was extended to Lyons, in 1881 it was extended to Ellinwood. The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The line from Florence to Marion, was abandoned in 1968. In 1992, the line from Marion to McPherson was sold to Central Kansas Railway. In 1993, after heavy flood damage, the line from Marion to McPherson was abandoned. The original branch line connected Florence, Marion, Canada, Hillsboro, Lehigh, Canton, Galva, McPherson, Conway, Windom, Little River, Mitchell, Lyons, Chase, Ellinwood.

In 1877, Fred Harvey, an entrepreneur who is credited with establishing the first restaurant chain in the United States, bought the Clifton Hotel near the Florence railroad station for $5,370. Harvey redecorated the hotel and early in 1878, the second Harvey House Restaurant opened in Florence - the first Harvey House to offer sleeping rooms in addition to a restaurant.

20th century
There have been numerous floods during the early history of Florence. In June and July 1951, due to heavy rains, rivers and streams flooded numerous cities in Kansas, including Florence. Many reservoirs and levees were built in Kansas as part of a response to the Great Flood of 1951. From 1964 to 1968, the Marion Reservoir was constructed north-west of Marion. Downstream from the Marion Reservoir, levees were built in low-lying areas of Marion and Florence.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.77 sqmi, all land.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Florence has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Area events

 * Florence Labor Day Celebration, 76th annual in 2013.
 * Florence High School Alumni Banquet, 117th annual in 2013, Memorial Day Weekend
 * Harvey House Picnic, 15th annual in June 2013.
 * Tour de Florence, mountain bike tour of the Flint Hills area around Florence, held in October.

Area attractions
Florence has five buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
 * 1876 Harvey House (NRHP), 221 North Marion Street. Part of the first Fred Harvey House, of the Fred Harvey Company, which stood south of the Santa Fe railroad tracks until the early 1900s. The existing structure was the original part of the Clifton Hotel that was erected to serve passengers of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway as a permanent eating station and hotel for passengers. It was the first Harvey House to provide sleeping facilities.
 * 1881 Doyle Place (NRHP), 0.3 mi south of railroad track on Main Street. The house is a fine example of Italian Villa style and built from local quarried stone. The original owner, Patrick Doyle, was the source of the Doyle creek and township names.  Not open to public.
 * 1896 Bichet School (NRHP), 3 mi east on US-50 then 0.1 mi north on Bluestem Road. The school has a vernacular architecture built from local quarried stone. It was built to school French speaking immigrant children from a French settlement east of Florence that was settled from 1857 to 1885 by more than 60 families.  Not open to public.
 * 190x Florence Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Depot (closed). Located at 38.23892°N, -96.92764°W, which is north of the railroad tracks and south of the flood control dike. Not open to public.
 * 1887 Florence Water Tower (NRHP), 525 West 5th Street. Unique example of late 19th-century water tower constructed of local materials.
 * 1949 Florence City Springs Pump House, 1.25 mi north. Not open to public.
 * Florence Opera House (NRHP). Southwest corner of 5th and Main Streets.

Films and TV

 * Feasting on Asphalt, 2006, season 1 episode 3 titled "High Plains Feaster", 7.5 minutes of video while Alton Brown visited the Spring Fling event and Harvey House in Florence.
 * Mary White, 1977, scenes from this TV movie about the daughter of Kansas journalist William Allen White, were filmed in Florence.
 * Music Video, 2002, five day shoot around the 1896 Bichet School.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 394 people, 189 households, and 95 families in Florence. The population density was 514.4 per square mile (198.6/km$2$). There were 262 housing units at an average density of 342.0 per square mile (132.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 91.37% (360) white or European American (88.58% non-Hispanic white), 0.25% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.51% (2) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.03% (8) from other races, and 5.84% (23) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.08% (20) of the population.

Of the 189 households, 21.2% had children under the age of 18; 33.3% were married couples living together; 33.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.7% of households consisted of individuals and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 19.3% of the population.

21.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 14.2% from 25 to 44, 34.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 108.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $35,833 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,378) and the median family income was $63,056 (+/- $14,285). Females had a median income of $12,500 (+/- $6,590). The median income for those above 16 years old was $15,852 (+/- $5,981). Approximately, 10.1% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under the age of 18 and 6.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 465 people, 216 households, and 118 families residing in the city. The population density was 603.9 PD/sqmi. There were 279 housing units at an average density of 362.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 216 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.4% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 46.1 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 671 people, 259 households, and 180 families residing in the city. The population density was 871.6 PD/sqmi. There were 301 housing units at an average density of 391.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.68% White, 0.75% African American, 0.60% Native American, 1.49% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.28% of the population.

There were 259 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $26,538, and the median income for a family was $28,214. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $20,208 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,672. About 11.5% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The Florence government consists of a mayor and four council members. The council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM.
 * City Hall and Police Department, 511 N Main St.
 * Fire Department.
 * U.S. Post Office, 302 N Main St.

Primary and secondary education
The community is served by Marion–Florence USD 408 public school district. Florence's schools have been closed and students attend schools in Marion. The high school is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network between five area high schools. All students attend schools in Marion.
 * Marion High School
 * Marion Middle School.
 * Marion Elementary School

Florence schools were closed through school unification. The Florence High School mascot was Florence Wildcats.

Library
The city is served by the Florence Public Library at 324 North Main Street. The library is a member of the North Central Kansas Libraries System.

Print

 * Peabody Gazette-Bulletin, local newspaper for Burns, Florence, Peabody.
 * Marion County Record, local newspaper for Marion.

Transportation
Two highways cross through Florence: U.S. Routes 50 and 77. The intersection of these two highways had been known for numerous accidents in the past. In July 2003, two teen-agers died when they started crossing U.S. 50 and were struck by a semi-truck. By fall 2003, the Florence intersection was converted to a four-way stop with beacons and rumble strips. This solution lowered cross-traffic accidents, but increase rear-end collisions. To make the intersection safer, the Kansas Department of Transportation converted it into a 205-feet diameter roundabout, and completed it in September 2006.

The BNSF Railway passes through Florence and runs nearly parallel to U.S. Route 50.

Utilities

 * Internet
 * Cable is provided by Vyve.
 * Wireless is provided by KwiKom.
 * Satellite is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
 * TV
 * Cable is provided by Vyve.
 * Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
 * Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
 * Electricity
 * Rural is provided by Flint Hills RECA.
 * Water
 * Service is provided by City of Florence.
 * Sewer
 * Service is provided by City of Florence.
 * Trash
 * Service is provided by City of Florence.

Notable people

 * J. Ware Butterfield, (1838-1xxx), Kansas House of Representatives, Lawyer
 * Charles Fuller, (1825–1879), Kansas House of Representatives, Businessman, Farmer
 * J. K. McLean, (18xx-1xxx), Kansas House of Representatives
 * Sharon M. Savage, 1964 Miss Kansas, Miss Marion County Fair.

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Goessel, Kansas

Goessel is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 556. The city was named after Captain Kurt von Goessel (1852–1895) who went down with his ship, the Elbe, in the English Channel after it was rammed. It is located about 11 miles north of North Newton on the west side of K-15 highway.

Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to the 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for present-day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000-square-mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

The Kansas Territory was organized in 1854, and Kansas became the 34th U.S. state in 1861. In 1855, Marion County was established within the Kansas Territory and included present-day Goessel.

The year 1874 saw the first wave of an immigration of Plautdietsch-speaking Russian Mennonites to south-central Kansas. The move was an attempt to preserve religious heritage and freedom after exclusion from military service was rescinded. In 1873 twelve Mennonite delegates from the Russian Empire toured Manitoba and Kansas, with the four conservative Mennonite delegates selecting the East Reserve in Manitoba and the eight liberal delegates selecting immigration to Kansas. In the next decade, one-third of Mennonites in Russia moved to North America. In 1874 a large number of Mennonites from the Molotschna Colony emigrated en masse to the United States aboard the ships Teutonia and Cimbria. This group split into two groups. The Alexanderwohl group sailed on the Cimbria and settled around present-day Goessel, and the Hoffnungsau group sailed on the Teutonia and settled around present-day Buhler and Inman.

The Alexanderwohl group split into eight communal villages. The village of Gnadenfeld (translation: Grace Field) was located where Goessel now stands. The village lasted for several years as a communal village, and then families moved onto their own larger parcels of land nearby. Several years passed before a trading center developed. The first public structure erected in Goessel was the Mennonite Brethren church in 1890, and one of the first businesses was a creamery station established that same year. In 1891 a small mercantile store was opened and Dr. Peter Richert moved into a building that was used as his doctor's office; later it became a post office. Dr. Richert read the story of Captain Kurt von Goessel, who went down with his steamship Elbe in the English Channel, and decided to submit the name Goessel to the U.S. Postal Department; the name was accepted on April 13, 1895.

20th century
In 1910, Goessel was platted and had a population of 100 people. In 1952, Goessel was incorporated and had a population of 260. In 2010, the United States Census reported 248 households and a population of 539.

On March 13, 1990, Goessel was damaged by an "extreme F5" tornado during a tornado outbreak. The severity of the damage left behind by this tornado led some meteorologists to believe that the Goessel tornado was among the strongest ever documented at that time.

Goessel is home to the Mennonite Heritage Museum, a complex of eight buildings that preserve artifacts from early Mennonite households, farms, schools, and churches and the Bethesda Mennonite Hospital.

Geography
Goessel is located in the Great Plains of the state of Kansas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all land. The county line is one mile west of Goessel.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters with very cold periods.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 556 people, 200 households, and 135 families in Goessel. The population density was 1,467.0 per square mile (566.4/km$2$). There were 222 housing units at an average density of 585.8 per square mile (226.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 93.71% (521) white or European American (93.17% non-Hispanic white), 0.18% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.18% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.08% (6) from other races, and 4.86% (27) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.8% (10) of the population.

Of the 200 households, 32.5% had children under the age of 18; 58.5% were married couples living together; 23.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.5% of households consisted of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 19.2% of the population.

27.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $53,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $17,685) and the median family income was $75,417 (+/- $16,757). Males had a median income of $51,204 (+/- $1,721) versus $21,985 (+/- $8,569) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $39,722 (+/- $11,894). Approximately, 3.0% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under the age of 18 and 1.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 539 people, 206 households, and 140 families residing in the city. The population density was 1540.0 PD/sqmi. There were 231 housing units at an average density of 660.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 206 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 48.6 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 30.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 565 people, 203 households, and 142 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,870.3 PD/sqmi. There were 221 housing units at an average density of 731.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.70% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% from other races, and 1.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 203 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them; 63.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. Individuals made up 27.6% of all households, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 people, and the average family size was 2.98 people.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 32.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 73.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $33,250, and the median income for a family was $42,727. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,106. About 2.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 39.4% of those age 65 or over.

Area events

 * Goessel Threshing Days, located at Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Museum. Old-fashioned threshing demonstration / displaying / demonstrating antique equipment related to farming during the past century. Numerous antique tractors are displayed. Ethnic Mennonite food is available.
 * Goessel Harvest Festival.

Area attractions

 * Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Museum, 200 N Poplar St. The Mennonite Heritage Museum was dedicated in 1974. It is a museum of artifacts of the Mennonites that settled in the Goessel area. The museum has eight buildings that depict the life of the immigrants who moved to Goessel.
 * Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church, 1 mi north on K-15 Highway.
 * Kansas Historical Marker - The Mennonites In Kansas, 1 mi north on K-15 Highway.

Government
The Goessel government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 8PM.
 * City Hall, 101 S Cedar St.

Public
The community is served by Goessel USD 411 public school district.
 * Goessel High School, 100 E Main St.
 * Goessel Junior High School, 100 E Main St.
 * Goessel Elementary School, 500 E Main St.

Sports
The Goessel High School mascot is a Bluebird.

It offers football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, golf and track and field. Goessel Jr/Sr. High School is a member of the Wheat State League and the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA).

Past Championships:
 * 1976 Boys Cross Country - Class 1A
 * 1988 Boys Basketball - Class 1A
 * 2015 Scholars' Bowl - Class 1A
 * 2015 Volleyball - Class 1A
 * 2016 Girls Cross Country - Class 1A

Library
Each USD 411 school has a library for student access.

The city is served by the Goessel Public Library at 101 South Cedar Street. The library is a member of the https://lib.nckls.org/ North Central Kansas Libraries System], which provides an inter-library book loan service for its members. The library's mission is to meet the needs of the town with programming, materials, computers and free 24 hour internet access.

Print

 * Hillsboro Free Press, free newspaper for greater Marion County area.
 * The Newton Kansan, regional newspaper from Newton.

Radio
Goessel is served by numerous radio stations of the Wichita-Hutchinson listening market area, and satellite radio. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.

Television
Goessel is served by over-the-air ATSC digital TV of the Wichita-Hutchinson viewing market area, cable TV, and satellite TV. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.

Transportation
K-15 highway runs along the east side of the city.

Utilities

 * Internet
 * DSL is provided by Moundridge Telephone Company.
 * Wireless is provided by Pixius Communications.
 * Satellite is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
 * TV
 * Cable is provided by Moundridge Telephone Company.
 * Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
 * Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
 * Phone
 * Landline is provided by Moundridge Telephone Company.
 * Electricity
 * City is provided by Westar Energy.
 * Rural is provided by Westar Energy and Flint Hills RECA.
 * Natural Gas
 * Service is provided by Kansas Gas Service.
 * Water
 * City is provided by Marion County RWD #4, billed by City of Goessel.
 * Rural is provided by Marion County RWD #4 (map ) and Harvey County RWD #1 (map).
 * Sewer
 * Service is provided by City of Goessel.
 * Trash
 * Service is provided by City of Goessel.

Notable people

 * Ira Anders (1942), politician
 * Wes Buller (1928-2018), football coach
 * Shirley Knight (1936-2020), American stage, screen, and television actress. Academy Award-nominated actress.
 * Duane D. Thiessen (1951), Major General, United States Marine Corps.

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Hillsboro, Kansas

Hillsboro is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,732. The city was named after John Hill, who homesteaded in the area in 1871. Hillsboro is home of Tabor College.

Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Marion County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Hillsboro.

Hillsboro was named after John Gillespie Hill, who homesteaded in the area in 1871. Originally Hill City was the city name; since another city in Kansas already bore that name, it was changed to Hillsboro on June 20, 1879. A post office was established in Risley on April 10, 1873, then moved to Hillsboro on August 29, 1879.

As early as 1875, city leaders of Marion held a meeting to consider a branch railroad from Florence. In 1878, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and parties from Marion County and McPherson County chartered the Marion and McPherson Railway Company. In 1879, a branch line was built from Florence to McPherson, in 1880 it was extended to Lyons, in 1881 it was extended to Ellinwood. The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The line from Florence to Marion, was abandoned in 1968. In 1992, the line from Marion to McPherson was sold to Central Kansas Railway. In 1993, after heavy flood damage, the line from Marion through Hillsboro to McPherson was abandoned and removed. The original branch line connected Florence, Marion, Canada, Hillsboro, Lehigh, Canton, Galva, McPherson, Conway, Windom, Little River, Mitchell, Lyons, Chase, Ellinwood.

20th century
In 1908, Tabor College was founded by members of the Mennonite Brethren and Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Christian churches.

The National Old Trails Road, also known as the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway, was established in 1912, and was routed through Lehigh, Hillsboro, Marion, Lost Springs.

Geography
Hillsboro is located in the Flint Hills and Great Plains of the state of Kansas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.57 sqmi, of which, 2.56 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hillsboro has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Area events

 * Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair
 * Hillsboro Farmer's Market
 * Marion County Fair
 * Annual Easter egg hunt

Area attractions
Hillsboro has two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
 * W.F. Schaeffler House Museum (NRHP), 312 East Grand Ave.
 * Mennonite Settlement Museums, 501 South Ash Street. Main museum on Memorial Drive (1 block west).
 * 1876 P.P. Loewen House (NRHP). Previously known as the Pioneer Adobe House. A traditional Russian clay brick house from the Mennonite settlement village of Hoffnungsthal. The last remaining house of its kind in North America.
 * Jacob Friesen Flouring Wind Mill is a detailed replica of the 1876 mill that stood in the Mennonite settlement village of Gnadenau.
 * 1886 Kreutziger School No. 97 was in service from 1886 to 1960 approximately 5 miles north of Canada, Kansas.
 * Marion Reservoir, north-east of Hillsboro, exits closest to farther from Hillsboro along US-56: French Creek cove (Limestone Road), Hillsboro cove (Nighthawk Road), Overlook and Dam (Old Mill Road), Marion cove and Cottonwood Point cove (Pawnee Road).

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 2,732 people, 1,003 households, and 625 families in Hillsboro. The population density was 1,119.7 per square mile (432.3/km$2$). There were 1,188 housing units at an average density of 486.9 per square mile (188.0/km$2$). The racial makeup was 87.45% (2,389) white or European American (85.69% non-Hispanic white), 3.22% (88) black or African-American, 0.59% (16) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.77% (21) Asian, 0.04% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.77% (103) from other races, and 4.17% (114) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.6% (153) of the population.

Of the 1,003 households, 26.2% had children under the age of 18; 51.1% were married couples living together; 25.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of households consisted of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.6. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 20.1% of the population.

20.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 19.5% from 18 to 24, 18.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $46,579 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,015) and the median family income was $68,056 (+/- $9,675). Males had a median income of $26,250 (+/- $4,647) versus $9,561 (+/- $2,623) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $20,769 (+/- $4,929). Approximately, 4.5% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under the age of 18 and 8.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,993 people, 1,071 households, and 684 families residing in the city. The population density was 1169.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,193 housing units at an average density of 466.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 1,071 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 20.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,854 people, 1,086 households, and 710 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,435.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,209 housing units at an average density of 608.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.48% White, 0.35% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.

There were 1,086 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 17.3% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $32,736, and the median income for a family was $42,465. Males had a median income of $31,188 versus $20,134 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,544. About 5.5% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
The largest employers in Hillsboro are education related, Tabor College and Unified School District 410, which have been in the community for over 100 years. Manufacturer Hillsboro Industries started business in 1968. In September 2014, Wal-Mart announced plans to build a Walmart Neighborhood Market store in Hillsboro and will open in spring 2015. There is also employment found in the agricultural sector, with Circle D Manufacturing, Hillsboro Industries, Ag Service, Cooperative Grain and Supply, and Country Side Feed.

Government
The Hillsboro government consists of a mayor and four council members. The council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4PM.
 * City Hall, 118 E Grand Ave.

College
Tabor College, a private college affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church, is located in Hillsboro at 400 South Jefferson Street. In 2009, Tabor College built a new football complex that is shared with Hillsboro High School.

Primary and secondary education
The community is served by Hillsboro USD 410 public school district. The high school is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network between five area high schools.
 * Hillsboro High School
 * Hillsboro Middle School
 * Hillsboro Elementary School

Sports
The Hillsboro High School mascot is a Trojan. All high school athletic and non-athletic competition is overseen by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. For 2010/2011 seasons, the football team competes as Class 3A.

Past Championships:
 * The Hillsboro High School girls basketball team won the 3A Kansas State Basketball tournament in 2007 for the first time since 1996.

Private Schools

 * Hope Valley Christian School, Private Grade School, 1808 Holly Rd, approximately 0.5 mile southwest of Hillsboro.

Library
Each USD 410 school has a library for student access.

Students of Tabor College have access to the Tabor College Library at 400 South Jefferson Street.

The city is served by the Hillsboro Public Library at 120 East Grand Avenue. The library is a member of the North Central Kansas Libraries System.

Print
The community is served by two weekly newspapers, the Hillsboro Free Press. and the Hillsboro Star-Journal. The Star-Journal is Hillsboro's oldest publication and the city's official newspaper, with the city's largest paid circulation. The Free Press is distributed free by carrier to residences in the city, and covers news for the greater Marion County area.

The Wichita Eagle in Wichita delivers to Marion County on Sundays and Thanksgiving. The Salina Journal from Salina offers daily delivery yeararound.

Radio
Hillsboro is served by numerous radio stations of the Wichita-Hutchinson listening market area, and satellite radio. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.

Television
Hillsboro is served by over-the-air ATSC digital TV of the Wichita-Hutchinson viewing market area, cable TV, and satellite TV. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.

Transportation
US-56 highway runs east–west along the north side of the city, and K-15 highway is 0.5 mi northwest of the city.

Alfred Schroeder Field airport, FAA:M66, is located immediately adjacent to the west of the fair grounds.

Utilities

 * Internet
 * Fiber is provided by TCW.
 * DSL is provided by CenturyLink.
 * Cable is provided by Eagle Communications.
 * Wireless is provided by Pixius Communications, Rise Broadband.
 * Satellite is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
 * TV
 * Cable is provided by Eagle Communications.
 * Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
 * Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
 * Electricity
 * City is provided by Kansas Power Pool, billed by City of Hillsboro.
 * Rural is provided by Flint Hills RECA.
 * Gas is provided by Atmos Energy.
 * Water
 * City is provided by City of Hillsboro.
 * Rural is provided by Marion County RWD #4 (map).
 * Sewer
 * Service is provided by City of Hillsboro.
 * Trash
 * Service is provided by City of Hillsboro.

Notable people

 * Donald Dahl (1945-2014), Kansas House of Representatives from 1997 to 2008, U.S. Navy
 * J. V. Friesen, Kansas House of Representatives in 1941, furniture dealer
 * William Kopper, Kansas House of Representatives in 1935, merchant
 * Theodore Schellenberg (1903-1970), archivist and archival theorist.

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Lehigh, Kansas

Lehigh is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 161. It is located between Hillsboro and Canton on the north side of U.S. Route 56.

Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Marion County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Lehigh.

The source of the Lehigh name was not well documented. One of the rumors is the city being slightly higher altitude which was "lay high" above the prairie, the other rumor that it was named by representatives of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania who came to Kansas and considered settling the area in the 1870s or 1880s.

Four and one half miles north of Lehigh is the junction of the old Santa Fe Trail and Chisolm Trail, which is near the site of the municipal water well for the city. The Santa Fe Trail was active across Marion County from 1821 to 1866, and the Chisholm Trail was active from 1867 to 1871.

As early as 1875, city leaders of Marion held a meeting to consider a branch railroad from Florence. In 1878, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and parties from Marion County and McPherson County chartered the Marion and McPherson Railway Company. In 1879, a branch line was built from Florence to McPherson, in 1880 it was extended to Lyons, in 1881 it was extended to Ellinwood. The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The line from Florence to Marion, was abandoned in 1968. In 1992, the line from Marion to McPherson was sold to Central Kansas Railway. In 1993, after heavy flood damage, the line from Marion through Lehigh to McPherson was abandoned and removed. The original branch line connected Florence, Marion, Canada, Hillsboro, Lehigh, Canton, Galva, McPherson, Conway, Windom, Little River, Mitchell, Lyons, Chase, Ellinwood. The former 1879 Lehigh rail depot was moved to Walton, Kansas and sits next to Highway 50.

A post office was established at Lehigh on April 23, 1880.

Lehigh was platted in 1881.

20th century
Lehigh was incorporated in 1901 and at the time of the 1910 census had a population of 385. At one time it boasted a bank, several mercantile businesses, and a German weekly Mennonite newspaper, Das Echo, started in 1897.

The National Old Trails Road, also known as the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway, was established in 1912, and was routed through Lehigh, Hillsboro, Marion, Lost Springs.

Geography
Lehigh is in the scenic Flint Hills and Great Plains of the state of Kansas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all of it land. The county line is 3.5 miles west of Lehigh. The North and South Cottonwood River start a few miles northwest of Lehigh.

Area Events

 * Lehigh Antique Tractor & Engine Show, every Memorial Day.

Area attractions

 * Santa Fe Trail
 * Santa Fe Trail / Chisholm Trail Marker, approximately 3.5 miles west and next to U.S. Route 56 highway.
 * Santa Fe Trail Markers, numerous markers in the area.
 * Santa Fe Trail Self-Guided Auto Tour.
 * Marion Reservoir, approximately 10 miles east of Lehigh.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 161 people, 64 households, and 43 families in Lehigh. The population density was 500.0 per square mile (193.1/km$2$). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 223.6 per square mile (86.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 90.68% (146) white or European American (90.68% non-Hispanic white), 0.62% (1) black or African-American, 1.24% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.86% (3) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.62% (1) from other races, and 4.97% (8) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.35% (7) of the population.

Of the 64 households, 29.7% had children under the age of 18; 54.7% were married couples living together; 18.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.8% of households consisted of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 21.7% of the population.

21.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $63,333 (with a margin of error of +/- $25,820) and the median family income was $70,625 (+/- $16,166). Males had a median income of $34,375 (+/- $12,285) versus $36,500 (+/- $7,136) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,750 (+/- $7,474). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under the age of 18 and 12.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 175 people, 70 households, and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was 583.3 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 280.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 2.9% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 70 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 215 people, 77 households, and 62 families residing in the city. The population density was 714.3 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 275.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.95% White, 4.65% Native American, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.

There were 77 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.3% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $38,958, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,554. About 6.8% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Government
Lehigh has a government consisting of a Mayor and Five City Council. The council meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30PM.
 * City Hall, 110 E Main St.
 * U.S. Post Office, 112 W Main St.

Education
The community is served by Hillsboro USD 410 public school district. The high school is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network between five area high schools. All students attend schools in Hillsboro.

Lehigh Rural High School was closed after the spring graduation in 1966. The Lehigh High School mascot was Lehigh Eagles.

Print

 * Hillsboro Star-Journal, local newspaper from Hillsboro.
 * Hillsboro Free Press, free newspaper for greater Marion County area.

Radio
Lehigh is served by numerous radio stations of the Wichita-Hutchinson listening market area, and satellite radio. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.

Television
Lehigh is served by over-the-air ATSC digital TV of the Wichita-Hutchinson viewing market area, cable TV, and satellite TV. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.

Transportation
U.S. Route 56 highway is 0.5 mi south of the city.

Utilities

 * Internet
 * Satellite is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
 * TV
 * Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
 * Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
 * Electricity
 * Rural is provided by Flint Hills RECA.
 * Water
 * City is provided by City of Lehigh.
 * Rural is provided by Marion County RWD #4 (map).

Gallery

 * Historic Images of Lehigh, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library.

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Lincolnville, Kansas

Lincolnville is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 168. The city was named after Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. It is located northeast of Marion, west of the intersection of U.S. Route 77 (aka U.S. Route 56) highway and 290th Street next to the Union Pacific Railroad.

Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Marion County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Lincolnville.

The first settlers to the area were Heman Deal (1860) and Thomas Wise, Jr (1863). A post office was established in Lincolnville on December 31, 1868.

The first Lincolnville plat was filed by Robert C McAllister on May 18, 1872, but the patent from the United States government was not granted until August 23, 1878. President Abraham Lincoln is the city's namesake.

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a branch line north-south from Herington through Lincolnville to Caldwell. It foreclosed in 1891 and was taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, and finally merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

Geography
Lincolnville is located in the scenic Flint Hills and Great Plains of the state of Kansas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lincolnville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Area events

 * Octoberfest, first Saturday in October.

Area attractions
Lincolnville has two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
 * Bethel School (NRHP), 5.25 miles east of Lincolnville on 290th Street.
 * Island Field Ranch House (NRHP), 3.5 miles south of Lincolnville on U.S. Route 77.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 168 people, 78 households, and 47 families in Lincolnville. The population density was 746.7 per square mile (288.3/km$2$). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 413.3 per square mile (159.6/km$2$). The racial makeup was 88.1% (148) white or European American (86.31% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.6% (1) from other races, and 11.31% (19) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.71% (18) of the population.

Of the 78 households, 23.1% had children under the age of 18; 47.4% were married couples living together; 20.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.9% of households consisted of individuals and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.7% of the population.

19.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 33.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $39,737 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,939) and the median family income was $53,750 (+/- $41,726). Males had a median income of $33,333 (+/- $8,504) versus $25,625 (+/- $24,843) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,875 (+/- $8,655). Approximately, 10.2% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 203 people, 81 households, and 54 families residing in the city. The population density was 922.7 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 463.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 2.5% Native American, 1.5% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.4% of the population.

There were 81 households, of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 225 people, 94 households, and 59 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,017.5 PD/sqmi. There were 97 housing units at an average density of 438.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.11% White, 1.33% Native American, 2.22% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.44% of the population.

There were 94 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $36,563, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $29,063 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,319. About 9.3% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.0% of those 65 or over.

Government
The Lincolnville government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 1st Monday of each month at 7PM.
 * City Hall, 218 W Main St.
 * Fire Department, 307 W Main St.
 * Police Department.
 * U.S. Post Office, 319 S Adams St.

Education
The community is served by Centre USD 397 public school district. The high school is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network between five area high schools.
 * Centre School; 2374 310th St, Lost Springs, KS; between Lost Springs and Lincolnville, east of U.S. 77 highway.

Print

 * Marion County Record, local newspaper from Marion.
 * Hillsboro Free Press, free newspaper for greater Marion County area.

Transportation
The U.S. Route 77 highway runs through the east side of Lincolnville and almost parallel to the Union Pacific Railroad which is about 5 blocks west of the highway.

Utilities

 * Internet
 * Fiber Optics is provided by TCT.
 * Satellite is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
 * TV
 * Fiber Optics is provided by TCT.
 * Cable is provided by Eagle Communications.
 * Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
 * Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
 * Telephone
 * Fiber Optics is provided by TCT.
 * Electricity
 * Rural is provided by Flint Hills RECA.

title: Lincolnville, Kansas


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Lost Springs, Kansas

Lost Springs is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 55. The city was named for a nearby lost spring that was a camping spot along the 19th century Santa Fe Trail. It is located south of Herington, about 0.6 miles west of the intersection of U.S. Route 77 (aka U.S. Route 56) highway and 340th Street next to the Union Pacific Railroad.

Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

From the 1820s to the 1870s, one of the most significant land routes in the United States was the Santa Fe Trail. The "Lost Spring" was one of the favorite camping spots on the Santa Fe Trail because it generally had an ample supply of good water. It was located 15 miles west of Diamond Spring, which was a day's travel for a wagon train. The spring apparently got its name because it is a periodic spring, drying up at times for a week, a month, or even two years, so those visiting the site sometimes could not locate the spring on a return trip. A stage station was set up nearby in 1859 and was known as the Lost Springs Station, but no visible evidence remains of the station. The trail was active across Marion County from 1821 to 1866.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Marion County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Lost Springs.

A post office existed in Lost Spring from August 29, 1861, to May 23, 1864. Later, the post office was reestablished as Lost Springs on July 9, 1879.

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a branch line north–south from Herington through Lost Springs to Caldwell. It foreclosed in 1891 and was taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, and finally merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City) to Superior, Nebraska. This branch line connects Strong City, Neva, Rockland, Diamond Springs, Burdick, Lost Springs, Jacobs, Hope, Navarre, Enterprise, Abilene, Talmage, Manchester, Longford, Oak Hill, Miltonvale, Aurora, Huscher, Concordia, Kackley, Courtland, Webber, Superior. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

At some point, the "Santa Fe" line from Neva to Lost Springs was pulled but the right of way has not been abandoned. This branch line was originally called "Strong City and Superior line" but later the name was shortened to the "Strong City line". The two railways are connected via a switch to allow north-bound "Rock Island" traffic to connect onto the north-west-bound "Santa Fe" tracks. This is the only way for the Santa Fe traffic to travel north-west after removing the tracks to Neva.

20th century
The National Old Trails Road, also known as the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway, was established in 1912, and was routed through Lehigh, Hillsboro, Marion, Lost Springs.

Geography
Lost Springs is located in the scenic Flint Hills and Great Plains of the state of Kansas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, all of it land. The county line is 1.7 miles east of Lost Springs.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lost Springs has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 55 people, 27 households, and 19 families in Lost Springs. The population density was 247.7 per square mile (95.7/km$2$). There were 29 housing units at an average density of 130.6 per square mile (50.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 96.36% (53) white or European American (92.73% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 3.64% (2) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.27% (4) of the population.

Of the 27 households, 29.6% had children under the age of 18; 51.9% were married couples living together; 25.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.9% of households consisted of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.1% of the population.

23.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $52,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $19,147) and the median family income was $61,000 (+/- $22,498). Males had a median income of $26,563 (+/- $836). The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,458 (+/- $4,659). Approximately, 12.5% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under the age of 18 and 17.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 70 people, 26 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was 304.3 PD/sqmi. There were 30 housing units at an average density of 130.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.9% White, 1.4% Native American, 7.1% from other races, and 8.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.3% of the population.

There were 26 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 15.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 11.5% were non-families. 11.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.7% male and 44.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 71 people, 30 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was 308.3 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 147.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.96% White, 1.41% Native American, 2.82% from other races, and 2.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.04% of the population.

There were 30 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $15,455, and the median income for a family was $16,250. Males had a median income of $15,625 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,227. There were 15.8% of families and 21.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 29.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Area attractions
Lost Springs has one listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
 * Santa Fe Trail
 * Lost Spring (NRHP), 2.5 mi west of Lost Springs on 340th Street. From the 1820s to the 1870s, one of the most significant land routes in the United States was the Santa Fe Trail, and ran south of the spring. Lost Spring was one of the favorite camping spots on the Santa Fe Trail because it generally had an ample supply of good water.
 * Santa Fe Trail Markers, numerous markers in the area.
 * Santa Fe Trail Self-Guided Auto Tour.

Government
The Lost Springs government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM.
 * City Hall.
 * Fire Department.
 * U.S. Post Office, 125 Berry St.

Education
The community is served by Centre USD 397 public school district. The high school is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network between five area high schools.
 * Centre School; 2374 310th St, Lost Springs, KS; between Lost Springs and Lincolnville, east of U.S. 77 highway.

The Centre High School mascot is a Cougar. All high school athletic and non-athletic competition is overseen by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. For 2010/2011 seasons, the football team competes as Class 8 Man - Division II.
 * Sports

Print

 * Marion County Record, county newspaper for Marion County.
 * Hillsboro Free Press, free newspaper for greater Marion County area.
 * The Herington Times, newspaper from Herington.

Transportation
Highway U.S. Route 77 is 0.8 mi east of Lost Springs. Lost Springs is served by the Union Pacific Railroad, formerly the Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, and prior, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Lost Springs is located on UP's Texas main line to Fort Worth, Texas. A rail siding is located there for meets with passing trains, before entering UP's Herington, Kansas yard. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, formerly the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, also has a line that enters the area, and connects with the UP at the Northeast corner of town. At one time this line crossed over the UP at a diamond crossing, and continued east towards Burdick, Kansas, but it has since been removed.

Utilities

 * Internet
 * Fiber Optics is provided by TCT.
 * Satellite is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
 * TV
 * Fiber Optics is provided by TCT.
 * Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
 * Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
 * Telephone
 * Fiber Optics is provided by TCT.
 * Electricity
 * Rural is provided by Flint Hills RECA.

Notable people

 * Lloyd Metzler, (1913–1980), American economist.
 * William R. Novak, (1929–2012), Kansas House of Representatives, Farmer, Stockman, Wholesale Aircraft Parts. Appointed February 29, 1972, to replace Lawrence D. Slocombe (Peabody) who died while in office.

title: Lost Springs, Kansas


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Marion, Kansas

Marion is a city in, and the county seat of, Marion County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,922. The city was named in honor of Francis Marion, a brigadier general of the American Revolutionary War, known as the "Swamp Fox".

Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

In 1806, Zebulon Pike led the Pike Expedition westward from St Louis, Missouri, of which part of their journey followed the Cottonwood River through Marion County near the current cities of Florence, Marion, Durham.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Marion County was established within Kansas, which included the land for modern day Marion.

The city of Marion Centre was founded in 1860 and became the county seat, named in honor of Francis Marion. A post office was established on September 30, 1862, which shortened the name to Marion on October 15, 1881. The city officially adopted the shorter name on January 17, 1882. In 1875, Marion incorporated as a city as a 3rd class city, later in 1888 it became a 2nd class city.

As early as 1875, city leaders of Marion held a meeting to consider a branch railroad from Florence. In 1878, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and parties from Marion County and McPherson County chartered the Marion and McPherson Railway Company. In 1879, a branch line was built from Florence to McPherson, in 1880 it was extended to Lyons, in 1881 it was extended to Ellinwood. The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The line from Florence to Marion, was abandoned in 1968. In 1992, the line from Marion to McPherson was sold to Central Kansas Railway. In 1993, after heavy flood damage, the line from Marion to McPherson was abandoned. The original branch line connected Florence, Marion, Canada, Hillsboro, Lehigh, Canton, Galva, McPherson, Conway, Windom, Little River, Mitchell, Lyons, Chase, Ellinwood. Later, the Santa Fe depot building was converted into the Marion Library. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a branch line north-south from Herington through Marion to Caldwell. It foreclosed in 1891 and was taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, and finally merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

In 1889, the Marion Belt and Chingawasa Springs Railroad built a 4.5 mi railroad from Marion north-east to Chingawasa Springs. A hotel was built near the site of the spa at Chingawasa Springs, and a depot and eatery as well. Both Santa Fe and Rock Island offered round trip fares from Chicago and western cities to Chingawasa Springs. An economic panic in 1893 closed down the health spa and hotel, and quarry business along the tracks never developed sufficiently. In 1893, the railroad ceased operations, and tracks were removed in 1910.

20th century
The National Old Trails Road, also known as the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway, was established in 1912, and was routed through Lehigh, Hillsboro, Marion and Lost Springs.

In 1937, the Marion County Lake was completed by the Civilian Conservation Corps south-east of Marion for the purpose of recreation. There were numerous floods during the early history of Marion. In June and July 1951, due to heavy rains, rivers and streams flooded numerous cities in Kansas, including Marion. Many reservoirs and levees were built in Kansas as part of a response to the Great Flood of 1951. From 1964 to 1968, the Marion Reservoir was constructed north-west of Marion. Downstream from the Marion Reservoir, levees were built in the low areas of Marion and Florence.

2023 newspaper raid
In August 2023, Marion County police raided the newspaper Marion County Record, its owners, and a local city council member. The police had received information that the paper had obtained, allegedly from a confidential source (it was later shown that legal public sources were used) that a local business owner had an unresolved drunk driving conviction and continued to drive for many months without a driving license. The newspaper did not publish this legally obtained information.

Geography
Marion is located in the scenic Flint Hills and Great Plains of the state of Kansas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.99 sqmi, of which 2.98 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Marion has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 1,922 people, 860 households, and 502 families in Marion. The population density was 696.9 per square mile (269.1/km$2$). There were 971 housing units at an average density of 352.1 per square mile (135.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 94.17% (1,810) white or European American (93.08% non-Hispanic white), 0.1% (2) black or African-American, 0.47% (9) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.05% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.26% (5) from other races, and 4.94% (95) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.33% (64) of the population.

Of the 860 households, 23.8% had children under the age of 18; 46.4% were married couples living together; 29.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.7% of households consisted of individuals and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.9. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 18.4% of the population.

20.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 117.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $46,548 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,836) and the median family income was $59,028 (+/- $9,025). Males had a median income of $40,000 (+/- $11,143) versus $28,750 (+/- $8,663) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,826 (+/- $3,144). Approximately, 5.2% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 1,927 people, 846 households, and 514 families residing in the city. The population density was 646.6 /sqmi. There were 973 housing units at an average density of 326.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 846 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age was 44 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 2,110 people, 859 households and 556 families residing in the city. The population density was 948.6 PD/sqmi. There were 968 housing units at an average density of 435.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.58% White, 0.05% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.

There were 859 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.94.

25.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.

The median household income was $32,125 and the median family income was $42,202. Males had a median income of $30,907 compared with $23,929 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,464. About 5.3% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Area events

 * Chingawassa Days Festival
 * Old Settler's Day
 * Art in the Park and Craft Show

Area attractions
Marion has five listings on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Nearby recreational areas:
 * Elgin Hotel (NRHP), 115 North 3rd Street. Currently a Bed and Breakfast.
 * First Presbyterian Church (NRHP), 610 East Lawrence Street.
 * Hill Grade School (NRHP), 601 East Main Street.
 * Marion County Courthouse (NRHP), 200 South 3rd Street.
 * Marion County Museum, 623 East Main Street. Formerly the First Baptist Church from 1882 to mid-1950s.
 * Marion County Lake, southeast of Marion, 1 mi east of Marion on 190th Street (Main) then 1.75 mi south on Upland Road.
 * Marion Reservoir, northwest of Marion, exists along US-56 (closest to farthest): Marion cove and Cottonwood Point cove (Pawnee Road), Overlook and Dam (Old Mill Road), Hillsboro cove (Nighthawk Road), French Creek cove (Limestone Road).

City
The Marion government consists of a mayor and four council members. The city council meets every other Monday at 4:30pm.
 * City Hall – 208 E. Santa Fe St.
 * Police Department – 112 N. 5th St. As of August 2023, the police department had five full time members.
 * Fire Department – 114 N. 5th St.

County

 * Marion County Courthouse – 203 S. 4th St.

U.S.

 * U.S. Post Office – 423 E. Main St.
 * U.S. Consolidated Farm Service Agency – 301 N. Eisenhower Dr.

Public schools
The community is served by Marion–Florence USD 408 public school district. The high school is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network between five area high schools.
 * Marion High School (Kansas), 701 E Main St.
 * Marion Middle School, 125 S Lincoln St.
 * Marion Elementary School, 1400 E Lawrence St.

Library
Each USD 408 school has a library for student access. The city is served by the Marion City Library at 101 Library Street. The library is a member of the North Central Kansas Libraries System, which provides an inter-library book loan service between its members.

Print

 * Marion County Record, official newspaper for City of Marion and Marion County.
 * Hillsboro Free Press, free newspaper for greater Marion County area.

Radio
Marion is served by numerous radio stations from the Wichita-Hutchinson listening market area, and satellite radio. (See Media in Wichita, Kansas.)

Television
Marion is served by over-the-air ATSC digital TV of the Wichita-Hutchinson viewing market area, cable TV, and satellite TV. (See Media in Wichita, Kansas.)

Transportation
U.S. Route 56 runs along the city's northern side, and U.S. Route 77 is 2 mi east of the city. Kansas Highway 256 runs through the center of town as Main Street, past the east end business section, Marion High School and the downtown business district. A regional Kansas Department of Transportation office is located on the north side of Marion at the corner of U.S. Route 56 and Cedar Street.

The Oklahoma Kansas Texas (OKT) line of the Union Pacific Railroad runs north-south through the city.

Marion Municipal Airport, FAA:43K, is located south-east of Marion and centered at 38.3375°N, -96.99167°W.

Notable people

 * Randolph Carpenter (1894–1956), U.S. Representative from Kansas and a U.S. Army World War I veteran.
 * Charlie Faust (1880–1915), Major League baseball player
 * Beverly Hoch (born 1951), soprano
 * Edward Hoch (1849–1925), Kansas House of Representatives, 17th Governor of Kansas, editor of Marion County Record, Hoch Auditoria at University of Kansas was named after him.
 * Homer Hoch (1879–1949), U.S. Congressman, member of Kansas Supreme Court, lawyer, editor of Marion County Record
 * Tex Jones (1885–1938), Major League baseball player
 * Eric Meyer (born 1953), journalism professor at University of Illinois, Pulitzer Prize nominee, president and majority owner of Hoch Publishing Co (in Marion)
 * Fay Moulton (1876–1945), Olympic sprinter, football player and coach, lawyer; served as fifth head football coach at Kansas State Agricultural College (Kansas State University)
 * Samuel Peters (1842–1910), Captain in Union Army (1861–1865), lawyer, Kansas State Senator (1874–1875), Judge of 9th District (1875–1883), U.S. House of Representatives (1883–1891), newspaper editor
 * William Runyan (1870–1957), preacher, composer of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
 * Carla Stovall (born 1957), Kansas Attorney General

title: Marion, Kansas