38-619: Rice County may refer to: Rice County, Kansas , U.S. Rice County, Minnesota , U.S. [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 the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rice_County&oldid=933085402 " Category : United States county name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
76-512: 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
114-418: A household in the county was $ 35,671, and the median income for a family was $ 40,960. Males had a median income of $ 31,175 versus $ 18,968 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,064. About 8.50% of families and 10.70% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.60% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over. The Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 to allow
152-399: 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. As of
190-469: 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,
228-734: 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. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.77 square miles (1.99 km ), all land. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to
266-680: 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,
304-567: 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. For millennia , the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans . These tribes considered native included:
342-817: Is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network between five area high schools. All students attend schools in Marion. Florence schools were closed through school unification. The Florence High School mascot was Florence Wildcats. 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 . Two highways cross through Florence: U.S. Routes 50 and 77 . The intersection of these two highways had been known for numerous accidents in
380-818: 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. 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
418-487: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Rice County, Kansas Rice County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas . Its county seat and largest city is Lyons . As of the 2020 census , the county population was 9,427. The county was named in memory of Samuel Allen Rice , Brigadier-General, United States volunteers, killed April 30, 1864, at Jenkins Ferry, Arkansas . For many millennia ,
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#1732765220439456-651: Is divided into twenty townships . The cities of Lyons and Sterling are considered governmentally independent and are excluded from the census figures for the townships. 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. The CW television series Superman & Lois places Superman's home town of Smallville in Rice County ("Pilot"). 38°21′N 98°12′W / 38.350°N 98.200°W / 38.350; -98.200 Florence, Kansas Florence
494-515: Is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,761 people, 4,050 households, and 2,830 families residing in the county. The population density was 15 people per square mile (5.8 people/km ). There were 4,609 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2.3/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 94.68% White , 1.15% Black or African American , 0.57% Native American , 0.33% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 1.84% from other races , and 1.39% from two or more races. 5.61% of
532-618: 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 . In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of
570-479: 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
608-444: 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 the land to France, but keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of
646-465: 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
684-636: The Köppen Climate Classification system, Florence has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Florence has five buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). 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 ). There were 262 housing units at an average density of 342.0 per square mile (132.1/km ). The racial makeup
722-483: The census of 2010, there were 465 people, 216 households, and 118 families residing in the city. The population density was 603.9 inhabitants per square mile (233.2/km ). There were 279 housing units at an average density of 362.3 per square mile (139.9/km ). 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
760-420: 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
798-471: 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
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#1732765220439836-425: 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
874-491: 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. 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. 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
912-465: The city. The population density was 871.6 inhabitants per square mile (336.5/km ). There were 301 housing units at an average density of 391.0 per square mile (151.0/km ). 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
950-533: 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
988-471: 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,
1026-399: 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 1867, Rice County was established. The Santa Fe Trail followed the route of present-day U.S. Route 56 . Ruts in the earth from
1064-401: 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
1102-408: 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
1140-441: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 4,050 households, out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% were married couples living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 27.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1178-439: 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
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1216-423: The sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with the approval of voters, either with or without a minimum of 30% of sales coming from food. Rice County is one of 35 counties in the state that allows for the sale of liquor by the drink without the minimum food sales stipulation. List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Rice County. Rice County
1254-410: The trail are still visible in several locations. (Ralph's Ruts are visible in aerial photos at 38°21′35″N 98°25′20″W / 38.35959264°N 98.42225502°W / 38.35959264; -98.42225502 .) 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
1292-432: 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. As of the census of 2000, there were 671 people, 259 households, and 180 families residing in
1330-401: Was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.70% under the age of 18, 13.30% from 18 to 24, 22.80% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.20 males. The median income for
1368-427: 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
1406-416: Was abandoned. The original branch line connected Florence , Marion , Canada , Hillsboro , Lehigh , Canton , Galva , McPherson , Conway , Windom , Little River , Mitchell , Lyons , Chase , Ellinwood . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 728 square miles (1,890 km ), of which 726 square miles (1,880 km ) is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km ) (0.2%)
1444-417: 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
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