Silverdale, Kansas
Silverdale, Kansas | |
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  Silverdale  Silverdale | |
| Coordinates: 37°2′31″N 96°54′12″W / 37.04194°N 96.90333°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Township | Silverdale |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 61 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67005 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-65550 |
| GNIS ID | 469029 [1] |
Silverdale is an unincorporated community in Silverdale Township, Cowley County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 61.[2]
History[edit]
The post office was established June 5, 1871, and temporarily closed October 19, 1883, before being reopened December 12, 1883. It was permanently closed on July 31, 1964.[3]
In 1912, Silverdale was described as a hamlet with a hotel, general store, bank, and other businesses, and in 1910 the population was 100.[4] Today only a church and limestone quarry remain with perhaps a dozen residences.[citation needed] The quarry specialized in fine cut, quality limestone.[citation needed]
Geography[edit]
Silverdale is located in southern Kansas, between U.S. Route 166 and the Oklahoma state line. It is about 8 miles east of Arkansas City and is near the Arkansas River.
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 61 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Silverdale as a census-designated place (CDP).
Economy[edit]
Silverdale Quality Stone is the only business in the community, which dates back to 1874.[5]
Education[edit]
The community is served by Arkansas City USD 470 public school district.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Silverdale, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Silverdale, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
- ^ "Silverdale - KS-Cyclopedia - 1912". www.ksgenweb.org. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Our History". Silverdale Quality Stone. Archived from the original on June 13, 2021.
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Municipalities and communities of Cowley County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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