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Anthony, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Harper County Courthouse (2015)
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Location within Harper County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harper |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Platted | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 1879 |
| Named for | George Anthony |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.21 sq mi (8.31 km2) |
| • Land | 3.03 sq mi (7.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,108 |
| • Density | 656.7/sq mi (253.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67003
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-01975 |
| GNIS ID | 485540 |
Anthony is a city located in Harper County, Kansas, in the United States. It is also the main city, or county seat, of Harper County. In 2020, about 2,108 people lived in Anthony.
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History of Anthony, Kansas
The city of Anthony was first planned out in 1878. It was named after George T. Anthony, who was the 7th governor of Kansas at that time.
Becoming the County Seat
In 1878, Harper County was reorganized. Anthony was chosen as the temporary county seat. This was because the previous county seat, Bluff City, didn't actually exist.
In 1879, an election was held to decide the permanent county seat. Anthony won against Harper City. This happened even though many more votes were cast than there were legal voters in the county.
Railroads and Transportation
For a long time, Anthony was an important hub for railroads. By 1891, two major railroads, the St. Louis-San Francisco Railroad and the Missouri Pacific Railway, crossed paths here.
By 1912, three more railroads came through town. These included the Choctaw Northern Railroad and the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad. However, by the year 2000, all train services to Anthony had stopped.
Geography and Climate
Anthony is located in Kansas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 3.31 square miles (8.31 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Anthony's Climate
The weather in Anthony has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's known as "Cfa".
| Climate data for Anthony, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1906–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 80 (27) |
90 (32) |
98 (37) |
99 (37) |
106 (41) |
113 (45) |
115 (46) |
115 (46) |
111 (44) |
100 (38) |
88 (31) |
85 (29) |
115 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 67.4 (19.7) |
72.8 (22.7) |
80.9 (27.2) |
86.6 (30.3) |
92.9 (33.8) |
98.7 (37.1) |
103.1 (39.5) |
102.1 (38.9) |
97.5 (36.4) |
89.2 (31.8) |
76.8 (24.9) |
66.7 (19.3) |
104.4 (40.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.7 (7.1) |
49.2 (9.6) |
59.1 (15.1) |
68.3 (20.2) |
77.5 (25.3) |
88.0 (31.1) |
92.9 (33.8) |
90.9 (32.7) |
83.3 (28.5) |
70.7 (21.5) |
57.4 (14.1) |
46.0 (7.8) |
69.0 (20.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 33.6 (0.9) |
37.4 (3.0) |
46.8 (8.2) |
55.9 (13.3) |
66.4 (19.1) |
76.6 (24.8) |
81.4 (27.4) |
79.5 (26.4) |
71.6 (22.0) |
58.8 (14.9) |
45.8 (7.7) |
35.6 (2.0) |
57.5 (14.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22.4 (−5.3) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
34.5 (1.4) |
43.6 (6.4) |
55.2 (12.9) |
65.1 (18.4) |
69.9 (21.1) |
68.0 (20.0) |
59.8 (15.4) |
46.9 (8.3) |
34.3 (1.3) |
25.2 (−3.8) |
45.9 (7.7) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 7.5 (−13.6) |
10.4 (−12.0) |
17.8 (−7.9) |
29.6 (−1.3) |
41.9 (5.5) |
54.7 (12.6) |
61.8 (16.6) |
59.7 (15.4) |
46.1 (7.8) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
19.0 (−7.2) |
10.4 (−12.0) |
3.2 (−16.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −15 (−26) |
−20 (−29) |
−3 (−19) |
13 (−11) |
26 (−3) |
43 (6) |
49 (9) |
43 (6) |
30 (−1) |
12 (−11) |
7 (−14) |
−15 (−26) |
−20 (−29) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.00 (25) |
1.23 (31) |
2.47 (63) |
3.28 (83) |
4.79 (122) |
4.96 (126) |
3.68 (93) |
3.23 (82) |
2.56 (65) |
2.89 (73) |
1.63 (41) |
1.42 (36) |
33.14 (840) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.4 (6.1) |
2.8 (7.1) |
2.1 (5.3) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.5 (1.3) |
3.1 (7.9) |
11.1 (28.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.7 | 4.8 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 9.7 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 78.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 6.3 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People of Anthony: Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 345 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,806 | 423.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,179 | −34.7% | |
| 1910 | 2,669 | 126.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,740 | 2.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,947 | 7.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,873 | −2.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,792 | −2.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,744 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,653 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,661 | 0.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,516 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,440 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,269 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,108 | −7.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 2,108 people living in Anthony. There were 922 households and 538 families. Most of the people, about 90.28%, were white. About 5.22% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.9% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.5 people. The average family had 3.1 people.
Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Anthony had 2,269 people. There were 977 households and 631 families. The city's population density was about 725 people per square mile.
About 94.0% of the people were White. About 4.0% were Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.5% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.26 people. The average family size was 2.79 people. The median age in the city was 43.1 years.
Education in Anthony
The public schools in Anthony are part of the Chaparral USD 361 school district. This district was formed when the schools in Anthony and Harper joined together.
Both Anthony and Harper have elementary schools. The high school for the district, Chaparral High School, is located between the two towns. The school mascot for Chaparral High School is the Roadrunners.
Anthony used to have its own high school, Anthony High School. Its mascot was the Pirates. This school closed when the districts combined.
Notable People from Anthony
- Dennis Moore: He was a Congressman for Kansas from 1999 to 2011. He was born in Anthony.
- Neal Patterson: An American businessman who was the CEO of Cerner Corporation, a medical software company.
- Virgil A. Richard: A United States Army general who was born in Anthony.
- Sidney Toler (1874–1947): An actor, playwright, and theater director. He was famous for playing the detective Charlie Chan in 22 movies.
Images for kids
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Harper County Courthouse (2015)
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Location within Harper County and Kansas
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KDOT map of Harper County (legend)
See also
In Spanish: Anthony (Kansas) para niños
