Burlingame, Kansas facts for kids
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Burlingame, Kansas
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U.S. post office in Burlingame (2009)
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Location within Osage County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osage |
| Incorporated | 1861 |
| Named for | Anson Burlingame |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 971 |
| • Density | 1,103/sq mi (424.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66413
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-09350 |
| GNIS ID | 479434 |
Burlingame is a small city in Osage County, Kansas, United States. It's known for its history as a stop on the famous Santa Fe Trail. As of the 2020 census, about 971 people live in Burlingame.
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History of Burlingame
Burlingame was first called Council City. It was an important stop on the Santa Fe Trail, a busy route for trade and travel in the 1800s. The Council City post office opened on April 30, 1855. The main street, Santa Fe Avenue, was built extra wide. This was so that teams of oxen pulling wagons could easily turn around.
On January 30, 1858, the city and its post office changed their name to Burlingame. This was done to honor Anson Burlingame, a well-known American politician.
During the American Civil War, the people of Burlingame built a stone fort in the middle of town. This fort was called Burlingame's Fort. It was taken down after the war ended.
Geography and Climate
Burlingame is located on U.S. Route 56. It is about 20 miles (32 km) south of Topeka. The city covers an area of about 0.89 square miles (2.29 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Burlingame's Climate
The weather in Burlingame has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 655 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,370 | 109.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,472 | 7.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,436 | −2.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,422 | −1.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,330 | −6.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,127 | −15.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,019 | −9.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,065 | 4.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,151 | 8.1% | |
| 1970 | 999 | −13.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,239 | 24.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,074 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,017 | −5.3% | |
| 2010 | 934 | −8.2% | |
| 2020 | 971 | 4.0% | |
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Burlingame is part of the larger Topeka metropolitan area. This means it's connected to the bigger city of Topeka.
Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census showed that 971 people lived in Burlingame. There were 437 households, which are groups of people living together. About 259 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Burlingame are white. A small number are Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 41 years.
Education in Burlingame
Schools for Kids
Burlingame has its own school district, called USD 454 Burlingame Public Schools. This district runs a high school, a junior high school, and an elementary school. The sports teams at Burlingame High School are called the Bearcats.
Colleges and Higher Learning
For students who want to continue their education, Allen Community College has had a campus in Burlingame since 1991.
Notable People from Burlingame
Many interesting people have connections to Burlingame:
- Maurice Mehl (1887–1966) was born here. He was a paleontologist, a scientist who studies ancient life, like dinosaurs.
- Victor Murdock (1871–1945) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. He was a politician who helped make laws for the country.
- Carla Provost (born 1970) was the chief of the Border Patrol.
- Kenny Starr (born 1952) is a Country and Western singer.
- Earl Sutherland, Jr. (1915–1974) won the 1971 Nobel Prize in physiology and medicine. This is a very important award for scientific discoveries.
- Ron Thornburgh (born 1962) was the Kansas Secretary of State for many years.
- Muriel Window (1892–1965) was born in Burlingame. She was a famous vaudeville star, a type of stage performer. She was also a Ziegfeld girl, a pilot, and a businesswoman.
See also
In Spanish: Burlingame (Kansas) para niños
