Cherryvale, Kansas facts for kids
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Cherryvale, Kansas
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Cherryvale Carnegie Library (2013)
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Location within Montgomery County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Platted | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1880 |
| Named for | Cherry Creek valley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.03 sq mi (5.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,192 |
| • Density | 1,079.8/sq mi (417.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67335
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-12925 |
| GNIS ID | 485553 |
Cherryvale is a city located in Montgomery County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,192 people lived there.
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History of Cherryvale
Cherryvale was founded on land that once belonged to the Osage people. The first person to buy land and settle here was Mr. Abe Eaton. He later sold his land to a railroad company. This company eventually became part of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
The railroad company officially planned the town in 1871. Cherryvale got its name because it is located in the valley of Cherry Creek.
In 1873, a big fire destroyed most of the town. But the people quickly rebuilt it. By 1880, Cherryvale officially became a city. Later, in 1889, natural gas was discovered here. This gas was used to power factories and light up streets and homes. Oil was found a few years after that.
Today, Cherryvale is the main office for the South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad. This railroad runs for 511 miles across Kansas and Oklahoma. In 2011, the railroad painted one of its locomotives, number 4158, in the blue and white colors of the local high school. This train is now kept at the large train yard north of Cherryvale.
Geography and Climate
Cherryvale covers a total area of about 1.92 square miles (4.97 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The city calls itself the "Gateway to Big Hill Lake."
What is Cherryvale's Climate Like?
Cherryvale has a humid subtropical climate. This means it usually has hot, humid summers and mild winters.
People of Cherryvale
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 690 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,104 | 204.9% | |
| 1900 | 3,472 | 65.0% | |
| 1910 | 4,304 | 24.0% | |
| 1920 | 4,698 | 9.2% | |
| 1930 | 4,251 | −9.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,185 | −25.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,952 | −7.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,783 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,609 | −6.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,769 | 6.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,464 | −11.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,386 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,367 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,192 | −7.4% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 2,192 people living in Cherryvale. There were 874 households and 543 families. Most people, about 87.23%, were white. About 5.29% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.5% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 39.3 years.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,367 people living in Cherryvale. The city had 930 households and 615 families. About 94.3% of the people were White. About 4.0% were Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.1% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 36.9 years.
Education in Cherryvale
Students in Cherryvale attend schools in the Cherryvale USD 447 public school district. The district includes Lincoln Central Elementary School for grades K-6. There is also Cherryvale Middle/High School for grades 7-12.
The school sports teams are called the Chargers. Their mascot is a knight. The mascot used to be the Fighting Cherries, but students voted to change it in 1969.
Famous People from Cherryvale
- Sam Avey, a person who promoted wrestling events.
- Louise Brooks, a famous dancer, silent film star, and writer.
- Claude Wendell Horton, Sr., a scientist who studied the Earth's physics and sound.
- Vivian Vance, an actress who played the character Ethel Mertz on the TV show I Love Lucy.
Images for kids
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A robot for kids.
See also
In Spanish: Cherryvale (Kansas) para niños
