Galva, Kansas
| Galva, Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 38°22′59″N 97°32′13″W / 38.38306°N 97.53694°WCoordinates: 38°22′59″N 97°32′13″W / 38.38306°N 97.53694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | McPherson |
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| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 870 |
| • Density | 1,740/sq mi (671.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 67443 |
| Area code(s) | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-25200[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0477203[3] |
| Website | City website |
Galva is a city in McPherson County, Kansas, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 870.[1]
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[edit] History
[edit] 19th century
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.[4] 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.[5] The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The line from Florence to Marion, was abandoned in 1968.[6] 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 Galva 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.
In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Galva to Pratt.[7] In 1888, this line was extended to Liberal. Later, it was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. It foreclosed in 1891 and 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, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".
[edit] Geography
Galva is located at 38°22′59″N 97°32′13″W / 38.38306°N 97.53694°W (38.383038, -97.536903)[8]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), all land. Galva is situated on relatively flat topography with a single stream that only runs during wet weather through the south part of town, flowing southwest. The land is highly productive agriculturally with wheat, milo, soybeans the principle crops. Oil is still produced within the city limits and in the fields north, south and east of town.
[edit] Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 442 |
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| 1970 | 522 | 18.1% | |
| 1980 | 651 | 24.7% | |
| 1990 | 651 | 0% | |
| 2000 | 701 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 870 | 24.1% | |
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As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 701 people, 273 households, and 206 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,487.1 people per square mile (575.9/km²). There were 297 housing units at an average density of 630.1 per square mile (244.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.15% White, 0.14% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.[9][10]
Christian Churches are composed of the a United Methodist Church congregation and the Galva Christian Church (Disciples In Christ) congregation, within the city limits; Lone Tree Mennonite (Church of God in Christ - Holdeman) located six miles south, one half mile east and one quarter mile south of town; United Center Mennonite (Church of God in Christ - Holdeman) located three miles east and one mile north of town.
There were 273 households out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $47,212. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $20,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,021. About 6.2% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
[edit] Primary and secondary education
Galva is part of Unified School District 419.[11][12] This school district includes:
- Canton-Galva High School, located in Canton
- Canton-Galva Middle School, located in Galva
- Canton-Galva Elementary School, located in Canton
[edit] Infrastructure
[edit] Utilities
- Internet
- Wireless is provided by Pixius Communications.
- Satellite is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
- TV
- Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
- Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Marion County Kansas : Past and Present; Sondra Van Meter; MB Publishing House; LCCN 72-92041; 344 pages; 1972.
- ^ Fourth Annual Report of the Board of Railroad Commissioners for the Year Ending December 1, 1886 in State of Kansas; Kansas Publishing House; 1886.
- ^ Railway Abandonment 1968
- ^ Rock Island Rail History
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas
- ^ U.S. Census Bureau - 1990 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas
- ^ USD 419
- ^ Kansas School District Boundary Map
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Galva, Kansas |
- City
- Schools
- USD 419, local school district
- Maps
- Galva City Map, KDOT
- McPherson County Map, KDOT
- Topo Map of Canton / Galva / Roxbury area, USGS
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