Burrton, Kansas facts for kids
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Burrton, Kansas
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Location within Harvey County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harvey |
| Township | Burrton |
| Platted | 1873 |
| Incorporated | 1878 |
| Named for | Isaac T. Burr |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 861 |
| • Density | 967/sq mi (374.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67020
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-09575 |
| GNIS ID | 2393474 |
Burrton is a city in Harvey County, Kansas, United States. It was named after Isaac T. Burr. He was a vice-president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. In 2020, the city had a population of 861 people.
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History of Burrton
Early Kansas Land
For thousands of years, Native American tribes lived on the land that is now Kansas. In 1803, the United States bought most of modern Kansas. This was part of the Louisiana Purchase.
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was created. Then, in 1861, Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. Harvey County was officially started in 1872.
Founding the City
Burrton was planned out in 1873. It got its name from Burrton Township. The township was named after I.T. Burr, who worked for the railroad. The first post office in Burrton opened in June 1873. Burrton officially became a city in 1878.
Burrton was an important shipping center. This was because it was located where two railroads met.
Where is Burrton?
Burrton is located in Harvey County. The city covers about 0.90 square miles (2.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Burrton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 386 | — | |
| 1890 | 695 | 80.1% | |
| 1900 | 627 | −9.8% | |
| 1910 | 689 | 9.9% | |
| 1920 | 679 | −1.5% | |
| 1930 | 649 | −4.4% | |
| 1940 | 842 | 29.7% | |
| 1950 | 749 | −11.0% | |
| 1960 | 774 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 808 | 4.4% | |
| 1980 | 976 | 20.8% | |
| 1990 | 866 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 932 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 901 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 861 | −4.4% | |
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Population Facts
In 2020, 861 people lived in Burrton. There were 326 households and 225 families. Most people (about 87%) were white. About 6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 14% were 65 years or older. The average age in Burrton was 37 years old.
In 2010, there were 901 people living in Burrton. There were 347 households. About 36% of households had children under 18. The average age was 36.2 years.
Education in Burrton
The public schools in Burrton are part of the Burrton USD 369 school district.
The Burrton Chargers are the local high school sports teams. They have won many state championships. Here are some of their wins:
- 1977 Boys Cross Country - Class 1A
- 1978 Boys Cross Country - Class 1A
- 1979 Boys Cross Country - Class 1A
- 1979 Boys Track & Field - Class 1A
- 1986 Girls Cross Country - Class 1A
- 1986 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A
- 1987 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A
- 1988 Girls Cross Country - Class 1A
- 1988 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A
- 1989 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A
- 1990 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A
- 1992 Girls Basketball - Class 1A
- 1997 Boys Track & Field - Class 1A
- 2003 Boys Basketball - Class 1A
Famous People from Burrton
- Andy Dirks: A professional baseball player. He played for the Detroit Tigers.
- Milburn Stone: An actor. He played "Doc" Adams on the TV show Gunsmoke.
See also
In Spanish: Burrton para niños
