Edson, Kansas facts for kids
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Edson, Kansas
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 Edson, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Edson, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sherman |
| Named for | Ed Harris & Son |
| Elevation | 3,566 ft (1,087 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
67733
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-19925 |
| GNIS ID | 471252 |
Edson is a small community in Sherman County, Kansas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place recognized by the census, but it's not an official city or town. In 2020, only 17 people lived there. You can find Edson near Interstate 70, about 9 miles (14 km) east of Goodland.
History of Edson
Edson got its name from an early settler, Ed Harris, and his son. The community opened its first post office in 1888. Today, its ZIP code is 67733. Edson was once an important stop for the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Trains would use it as a station and a place to ship goods.
Geography and Climate
Edson is located in a part of Kansas that has a semi-arid climate. This type of climate means it's usually dry, but not quite a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. On climate maps, this is often shown as "BSk."
Population and People
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| 2020 | 17 | — | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 17 people living in Edson. There were 12 households, which are like homes where people live. About 5 of these households were families. The average age of people in Edson was about 57.8 years old.
Education in Edson
The public schools for Edson are part of the Goodland USD 352 school district. This means students from Edson go to schools in Goodland. In the past, Edson had its own schools, but they closed during a school unification process. The Edson Rockets, a high school boys' track and field team, won the state championship in 1965. This was a big achievement for the community!
