Delphos, Kansas facts for kids
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Delphos, Kansas
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Location within Ottawa County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ottawa |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Named for | Delphos, Ohio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 302 |
| • Density | 487/sq mi (188.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67436
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-17600 |
| GNIS ID | 2394510 |
Delphos is a small city in Ottawa County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 302 people lived there. The city got its name from Delphos, Ohio, where its founders came from.
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History of Delphos
Delphos was started in 1867. Two brothers, Levi and Dan Yockey, founded the city. They moved from a place called Delphos, Ohio. They decided to name their new home after their old one. Many people moved to this area after the American Civil War. They were looking for a new beginning.
Geography and Location
Delphos is a small city. It covers about 0.64 square miles (1.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part is water.
The city is built along the Solomon River. It is also about five miles west of U.S. Route 81, a major highway.
Population and People
The number of people living in Delphos has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 256 residents. The population grew to 870 by 1920. Since then, it has slowly become smaller. In 2020, 302 people lived in Delphos.
Who Lives in Delphos?
In 2020, there were 131 households in Delphos. Most people living there were white. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 22.8% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 22.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Delphos was about 49 years old.
Education in Delphos
Students in Delphos attend schools in the North Ottawa County USD 239 public school district. This district serves the community.
Years ago, Delphos had its own high school. The school's mascot was the Delphos Maroons. However, these local schools were later closed as part of a school unification plan.
Famous People from Delphos
- Grace Bedell: She is famous for writing a letter to Abraham Lincoln. She suggested he grow a beard.
- L. E. Katterfeld: He graduated from Delphos in 1898. He became a well-known socialist and communist leader.
- Archie McKain: He was a professional baseball pitcher in the Major League.
See also
In Spanish: Delphos (Kansas) para niños
