35-489: Chase County is the name of two counties in the United States: Chase County, Kansas Chase County, Nebraska [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to
70-598: A community has portions in an adjacent county. Chase County is divided into nine townships . None of the cities within the county are considered governmentally independent , and all figures for the townships include those of the cities. In the following table, the population center is the largest city (or cities) included in that township's population total, if it is of a significant size. Made famous by William Least Heat-Moon 's epic book PrairyErth: A Deep Map (1991). The following sites in Chase County are listed on
105-443: A household in the county was $ 32,656, and the median income for a family was $ 39,848. Males had a median income of $ 27,402 versus $ 21,528 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,422. About 4.10% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.00% of those under age 18 and 6.30% of those age 65 or over. Chase County is a Republican stronghold. The last Democrat to carry this county
140-601: A mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7PM. The community is served by Chase County USD 284 public school district. It has two schools. Strong City schools were closed through school unification. The Strong City Indians won the Kansas State High School Boys class BB Basketball championship in 1965. U.S. Route 50 and the La Junta Subdivision of BNSF Railway pass east-west through
175-636: Is water. Chase County is centrally located in the eastern half of the state in the Flint Hills geologic region. It's located in the Neosho River drainage basin . Sources: National Atlas, U.S. Census Bureau As of the 2000 census , there were 3,030 people, 1,246 households, and 817 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1.5 people/km ). There were 1,529 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (0.77/km ). The racial makeup of
210-550: The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway extended a main line from Emporia to Newton . The city originated in March 1871 when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was completed to the point then known as Cottonwood Station . Strong City was originally called Cottonwood , and under the latter name laid out in 1872. In 1881, the name was changed to Strong , in honor of William Barstow Strong , General Superintendent of
245-820: The Cottonwood River through modern Chase County. In 1859, Chase County was established within the Kansas Territory . In 1871, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway extended a main line from Emporia to Newton . 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 connected 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 . At some time,
280-631: 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 . In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, but keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of
315-525: The Köppen Climate Classification system, Strong City has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The center of population of Kansas is located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Strong City at 38°27′15″N 96°32′10″W / 38.45417°N 96.53611°W / 38.45417; -96.53611 . As of the census of 2010, there were 485 people, 212 households, and 123 families residing in
350-534: The National Register of Historic Places : Strong City, Kansas Strong City is a city in Chase County , Kansas , United States. Originally known as Cottonwood Station, in 1881 it was renamed Strong City after William Barstow Strong , then vice-president and general manager, and later president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway . As of the 2020 census , the population of
385-468: The U.S. state of Kansas . Its county seat and most populous city is Cottonwood Falls . As of the 2020 census , the county population was 2,572. The county was named for Salmon Chase , a U.S. Senator from Ohio that was a Kansas statehood advocate. For many millennia , the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans . From the 16th century to 18th century,
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#1732773242113420-619: The 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre . In 1848, after the Mexican–American War , the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo with Mexico brought into the United States all or part of land for ten future states, including southwest Kansas. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state . In 1806, Zebulon Pike led the Pike Expedition westward from St Louis, Missouri , of which part of their journey followed
455-809: The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, and afterward the president of the company. The original depot was a wooden building built in 1872 then burned in 1902 and was replaced in 1903 by another wooden building. From 1887 to 1938, a six stall engine roundhouse employed many workers. 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 connected 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 . At some point,
490-427: The age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.0% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age in
525-520: The book: PrairyErth: (A Deep Map) . In 1996, the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve was established in the county. The center of population of Kansas is located in Chase County, about four miles north of Strong City . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 778 square miles (2,020 km ), of which 773 square miles (2,000 km ) is land and 4.7 square miles (12 km ) (0.6%)
560-451: The city was 386. It is located along U.S. Route 50 highway. 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 . In 1802, Spain returned most of
595-558: The city was 44.1 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 584 people, 247 households, and 163 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,084.3 inhabitants per square mile (418.7/km ). There were 287 housing units at an average density of 532.9 per square mile (205.8/km ). The racial makeup of
630-489: The city was 97.77% White , 1.03% African American , 0.17% Asian , and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population. There were 247 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who
665-477: The city. K-177 highway passes north-south through the city. The original U.S. Route 50 road still comes into the southwest side of the city parallel to the railroad tracks. Strong City applied for an Amtrak station on Amtrak's proposed extension of the Heartland Flyer from Oklahoma City to Kansas City, Missouri. If the town's application were successful, that would make it one of the smallest towns in
700-471: The city. The population density was 881.8 inhabitants per square mile (340.5/km ). There were 256 housing units at an average density of 465.5 per square mile (179.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White , 0.6% African American , 0.8% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 0.2% from other races , and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population. There were 212 households, of which 25.9% had children under
735-563: The county was 96.90% White , 1.02% Black or African American , 0.56% Native American , 0.13% Asian , 0.56% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.75% of the population. There were 1,246 households , out of which 28.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.60% were married couples living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 31.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.90% had someone living alone who
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#1732773242113770-505: The current BNSF Railway . In 2006 and 2015, the "Symphony in the Flint Hills" concert was held two miles north of Strong City with thousands in attendance. Local stonemasons and builders Barney Lantry & Son contracted with railroad companies for projects throughout the United States. In the beginning it built stone-work for certain phases of railroad construction, but later they did build complete railroads, grading, laying
805-409: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chase_County&oldid=932758005 " Category : United States county name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Chase County, Kansas Chase County is a county located in
840-437: 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 1859, Chase County was established within the Kansas Territory , which included the land for modern day Strong City. In 1871,
875-407: The 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". In 1912, construction of a new depot was begun about 100 feet (30 m) west of the old one, and was finished in 1913. The new brick depot was trimmed in native cut limestone
910-428: The 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". In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway . The south-western border one mile "notch" into Marion County
945-417: The median income for a household in the city was $ 30,192, and the median income for a family was $ 35,833. Males had a median income of $ 23,523 versus $ 20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,807. About 5.8% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over. The Strong City government consists of
980-520: The scenic Flint Hills of the Great Plains . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.55 square miles (1.42 km ), all of it land. The Cottonwood River is approximately 0.5 miles west of the city, and an old channel of the river is next to the south-west corner of the city. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to
1015-583: The track, building bridges, stations, roundhouses, and other division buildings. The first stone-crushers Kansas ever saw were brought to the state by the Lantrys and were operated on a very large scale at Strong City. Most of the stone for masonry and road-ballast for their jobs all over the west, was taken from their quarries at Strong City. Big stones for the Kansas State Capitol came from Strong City, each stone weighing 13,000 pounds. Stone
1050-460: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.92. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.10% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 18.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.40 males. The median income for
1085-440: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.90. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males. As of 2000
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1120-501: Was Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936. Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry" , county until 1988, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement. School districts include: List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Chase County. ‡ means
1155-596: Was also used for public and private buildings in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa and Colorado. When Barney Lantry died in 1895, officials of the Santa Fe Railroad from Los Angeles to Chicago attended his funeral services in Strong City. Strong City is located at 38°23′50″N 96°32′13″W / 38.39722°N 96.53694°W / 38.39722; -96.53694 (38.3972360, -96.5369507), in
1190-424: Was built for a cost of $ 20,000. A brick platform some 800-feet long was built along the front of the building, and a 250-foot freight platform was built along the rear of the building. Passenger service was discontinued in the late 1940s. In 1945, the name was changed again, this time to Strong City . In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to
1225-412: Was established under unusual circumstances. A murder had occurred and Marion County didn't want to have the trial, so a section one mile wide and eighteen miles long was permanently ceded to Chase County to ensure the murder had occurred there. In 1931, Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne died in a plane crash a few miles southwest of Bazaar, in Chase County, Kansas. In 1991, the county was the subject of
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