Detroit, Kansas

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Detroit, Kansas
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Old Detroit school house (2013)
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Detroit
Coordinates: 38°56′10″N97°07′36″W / 38.93611°N 97.12667°W / 38.93611; -97.12667 [1]
Country United States
State Kansas
County Dickinson
Named for Detroit
Area
 • Total0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
 • Land0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,194 ft (364 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
 • Total102
 • Density300/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-17875
GNIS ID 2583498 [1]

Detroit is a census-designated place (CDP) in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. [1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 102. [2]

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History

The community was named after Detroit, Michigan. [3] In the early years of the county, Detroit was once strongly considered to be the county seat because Abilene was considered to be "too wild" of a town to serve as a center of government. However, Abilene became the county seat and Detroit ceased to grow from that point forward. [4]

A post office was opened in Detroit in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1961. [5]

Detroit was a station on the Union Pacific Railroad. [6]

Geography

Detroit is located halfway between Abilene and Chapman, 2 miles (3 km) north of Enterprise. The town is at an elevation of 1,147 feet (350 m) above sea level. [7]

Detroit is a "square" town, two blocks long and two blocks wide. The three north-south streets are Main, Middle, and School. The three east-west streets are First, Second, and Third. There are no more streets in Detroit. All six streets are unpaved.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010 114—
2020 102−10.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

Economics

At one time Detroit maintained an active store and grocery, a train depot, a nightclub, a school and a church. In recent years most buildings have collapsed or been renovated for use as a dwelling. The one exception is the pub. Although it has changed ownership and its official business name, locals have simply referred to it as "The Midway" or "The Beer Joint". Because of its proximity to the intersection of county roads, it has become a local landmark.

In 1898, a newspaper titled The Detroit Free Press attempted to build circulation. Records are not found past the first year of 1898. [8] It does not appear to have any connection to the Detroit Free Press published in Detroit, Michigan. [9]

Agriculture and agriculture-related businesses are the primary economic industries.

The United States Post Office operated a branch in Detroit that opened on April 6, 1866, and ceased operation on June 23, 1961. [10]

Education

The community is served by Chapman USD 473 public school district.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Detroit, Kansas
  2. 1 2 "Profile of Detroit, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  3. ↑ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 39. ISBN   9780974435886.
  4. ↑ Cutler, William. "Dickinson County Early History". Kansas Collection of Books. Archived from the original on March 31, 2003. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on September 9, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  6. ↑ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  516.
  7. ↑ "Blue Skyways". Archived from the original on March 24, 2008. Retrieved April 3, 2008.
  8. ↑ "About Detroit free press. (Detroit, Kan.) 1898-1898". National Endowment for the Humanities. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  9. ↑ "About The Weekly Detroit free press. (Detroit, Mich.) 18??-1895". National Endowment for the Humanities. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Kansas State Historical Society". Archived from the original on June 22, 2010. Retrieved April 3, 2008.

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