Kinsley, Kansas
Kinsley is a city in Edwards County, Kansas, United States.[6] It is also the county seat of Edwards County. In 2010, 1,457 people lived there.[7]
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| Coordinates: 37°55′20″N 99°24′42″W / 37.92222°N 99.41167°WCoordinates: 37°55′20″N 99°24′42″W / 37.92222°N 99.41167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Edwards |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,457 |
| • Estimate (2016)[3] | 1,407 |
| • Density | 1,129/sq mi (436.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67547 |
| FIPS code | 20-37075 [4] |
| GNIS ID | 0473545 [5] |
| Website | www |
History
Kinsley was first called Petersburg. In 1873, the city was planned out as Petersburg. It was later renamed Peter's City, and finally the name Kinsley was chosen to honor E. W. Kinsley. He was a capitalist from Boston.[8][9]
The first post office in Kinsley was established under the name Peters in April, 1873. The post office was renamed Kinsley in January, 1874.[10]
Geography
Kinsley is at 37°55′20″N 99°24′42″W / 37.92222°N 99.41167°W (37.922354, -99.411531).[11] The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 1.29 square miles (3.34 km2). All of it is land.[1]
Kinsley is about 35 miles (56 km) east of Dodge City.
Climate
Kinsley has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Kinsley has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[12]
Area attractions
- Edwards County Historical Sod House and Museum
- Carnival Heritage Center & Museum, 200 E 6th.[13][14]
- Half Way Sign. The sign says the distances to San Francisco and New York City are identical at 1,561 miles (2,512 km).[15]
People
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 457 | ||
| 1890 | 771 | 68.7% | |
| 1900 | 780 | 1.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,547 | 98.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,986 | 28.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,270 | 14.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,178 | −4.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,479 | 13.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,263 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,212 | −2.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,074 | −6.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,875 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,658 | −11.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,457 | −12.1% | |
| Est. 2016 | 1,407 | [3] | −15.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 1,457 people, 654 households, and 384 families living in Kinsley.[2]
Famous people
- Madge Blake, (1899–1969), actress (Batman)
- Kyle Burkhart, former NFL/CFL offensive lineman
- Freedy Johnston, singer/songwriter
- Peter Mehringer, men's freestyle wrestling gold medal at 1932 Summer Olympics.
- Earl Winfield Spencer Jr., first commanding officer of Naval Air Station, San Diego, California, and first husband of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
- ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 183.
- ↑ "Profile for Kinsley, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on 19 June 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Kinsley, Kansas
- ↑ Carnival Museum 1
- ↑ Carnival Museum 2[dead link]
- ↑ Brackman, Barbara (1997). Kansas Trivia. Thomas Nelson Inc. p. 12. ISBN 9781418553814.
Other websites
- City
- Schools
- USD 347, local school district
- Historical
- Maps
- Kinsley City Map, EdwardsCounty.org
- Kinsley City Map, KDOT