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Catharine, Kansas
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 Catharine, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Catharine, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellis |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.77 sq mi (4.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.77 sq mi (4.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 63.9/sq mi (24.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67627
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-11025 |
| GNIS ID | 2629155 |
Catharine is a small community in Ellis County, Kansas, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 113 people lived there.
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History of Catharine
Catharine was started in April 1876 by immigrants from Germany. They came from a town in Russia called Katharinenstadt. They named their new home in Kansas after it. The original Katharinenstadt was an important business center. Because of this, the first settlers in Catharine were often wealthier than people in other German settlements nearby.
More German settlers arrived in Catharine over the next two years. Then, starting in 1878, people from Austria also moved to the community. Catharine's first school opened in 1879. This building also served as a church until St. Catherine's Catholic Church was finished in 1892. The town's first post office opened in 1882.
Geography and Climate
Catharine is located in the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains. It sits on the east side of North Fork Big Creek. This creek is part of the Smoky Hill River system.
The community is about 3 miles (5 km) north of Interstate 70. It is also about 6 miles (10 km) northeast of Hays, which is the main town in Ellis County.
What is Catharine's Climate Like?
The weather in Catharine has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
Population and People
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| 2010 | 104 | — | |
| 2020 | 113 | 8.7% | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 113 people living in Catharine. There were 56 households and 40 families. Most people living in Catharine are white or European American. A small number of people are Native American or from two or more races. About 2 out of 100 people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2020, about 18.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 31% were 65 years or older. The average age in Catharine was 54.5 years.
Population in 2010
The 2010 census showed that 104 people lived in Catharine. All of them were White. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 19% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years or older. The average age was 41.5 years.
Education
Students in Catharine attend public schools in the Hays USD 489 school district.
Transportation
Catherine Road is a paved county road. It runs along the northern edge of the town, going from east to west.
Famous People from Catharine
- Firmin Schmidt, a Roman Catholic Bishop, was born in Catharine.
- Ron Schueler, a Major League Baseball pitcher, coach, and executive, was also born in Catharine.
See also
In Spanish: Catharine (Kansas) para niños
