Bunker Hill, Kansas facts for kids
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Bunker Hill, Kansas
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Location within Russell County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Russell |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Named for | 1860s mail station |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,860 ft (570 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 103 |
| • Density | 74.1/sq mi (28.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67626
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-09225 |
| GNIS ID | 475228 |
Bunker Hill is a small city in Russell County, Kansas, United States. It's a quiet place with a rich history. In 2020, about 103 people lived there.
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History of Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill was started in the summer of 1871. Two leaders from Ohio, J. B. Corbett and Valentine Harbaugh, helped create the town. They built it along the Kansas Pacific Railway.
The city got its name from an old mail station. This station, called a Butterfield Overland Despatch station, was built in 1865.
In 1872, Bunker Hill was chosen as the county seat. This meant it was the main town for the county. But just two years later, people voted to move the county seat to Russell. Many people moved from Bunker Hill to Russell, which slowed down Bunker Hill's growth.
Even so, by 1883, Bunker Hill had a small business area. It included a hotel, a flour mill, and several shops.
Where is Bunker Hill?
Bunker Hill is in the middle of northern Kansas. It's about 108 miles (174 km) northwest of Wichita. It's also about 221 miles (356 km) west of Kansas City.
The city is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Interstate 70. It is also about 8 miles (13 km) east of Russell, the county seat.
Natural Surroundings
Bunker Hill is in the Smoky Hills area. This region is part of the Great Plains. The Smoky Hill River is about 5 miles (8 km) to the north. The Saline River is about 7 miles (11 km) to the south.
Wilson Lake is a large lake about 6 miles (10 km) northeast of the city. The city itself covers about 1.38 square miles (3.57 square kilometers) of land.
Bunker Hill's Climate
The weather in Bunker Hill has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
People of Bunker Hill
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 135 | — | |
| 1890 | 157 | 16.3% | |
| 1910 | 242 | — | |
| 1920 | 268 | 10.7% | |
| 1930 | 298 | 11.2% | |
| 1940 | 253 | −15.1% | |
| 1950 | 271 | 7.1% | |
| 1960 | 200 | −26.2% | |
| 1970 | 181 | −9.5% | |
| 1980 | 124 | −31.5% | |
| 1990 | 111 | −10.5% | |
| 2000 | 101 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 95 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 103 | 8.4% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 103 people living in Bunker Hill. There were 44 households and 21 families. Most people living in Bunker Hill were white.
About 22% of the population was under 18 years old. About 22% were 65 years or older. The average age was around 46.8 years.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Bunker Hill had 95 people. There were 47 households. Most people were white.
About 21% of the people were under 18 years old. About 27% were 65 years or older. The average age was about 48.9 years.
What People Do in Bunker Hill
Many people in Bunker Hill work in different jobs. Some work in service jobs, like helping customers. Others work in sales or office jobs. Some are in management or science. A few work in natural resources, construction, or transportation.
The main industries where people work include retail stores, entertainment, and wholesale trade. The cost of living in Bunker Hill is lower than the average for the United States.
Schools in Bunker Hill
Students in Bunker Hill go to public schools managed by the Russell County USD 407 school district. The high school for the district is Russell High School, located in Russell.
Bunker Hill used to have its own schools, but they closed as schools combined. The mascot for the old Bunker Hill High School was the White Owls.
Getting Around and Services
Transportation
Major roads like Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 40 run together about a mile south of Bunker Hill. A paved county road called Bunker Hill-Luray Road runs north and south along the west side of the city.
The Union Pacific Railroad also has a freight train line, called the Kansas Pacific (KP) Line, that goes through Bunker Hill. It runs east and west.
Utilities
Western Electric provides electricity to homes in Bunker Hill. Rural Telephone offers landline phone service. Nex-Tech provides cable television and internet. Most homes use natural gas for heating, which is supplied by Midwest Energy, Inc.
Media and Local Culture
Local Media
Bunker Hill is part of the Wichita-Hutchinson, Kansas television market. Smoky Hills Public Television, which is a PBS network for western Kansas, has its main office in Bunker Hill.
Places to Visit
The Bunker Hill Museum is a special place to visit. It's located in an old limestone church. The museum shows documents and items from the city's past.
Famous People from Bunker Hill
Some notable people who were born or lived in Bunker Hill include:
- Mary Ann Bickerdyke (1817-1901), a nurse who helped during the American Civil War.
See also
In Spanish: Bunker Hill (Kansas) para niños
