Elsmore, Kansas facts for kids
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Elsmore, Kansas
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Location within Allen County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Allen |
| Township | Elsmore |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 50 |
| • Density | 330/sq mi (128/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66732
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-20875 |
| GNIS ID | 2394679 |
Elsmore is a small city in Allen County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 50 people lived there. The city's name, Elsmore, comes from a place called Elsinore. This is where William Shakespeare's famous play Hamlet takes place.
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History of Elsmore
The original town of Elsmore was located a bit further west. It was near a place called Big Creek.
Founding the Town
On August 25, 1888, a group of people bought land for the new town. They were N.L. Ard, J.L. Roberts, J.A. Nicholson, W.D. and H.W. Cox, and O.P. Mattson. They chose this spot because the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad was building a line nearby.
The railroad went from Kansas City to Parsons. The new town of Elsmore quickly became a busy place. People came there to trade goods and ship things by train.
Growth and Development
In 1909, Elsmore officially became an incorporated city. This means it got its own local government. By 1910, the town had grown to 216 people. It had a post office that opened way back in 1866.
Elsmore also had a bank and several stores. There were even some small factories. The town had telegraph and express services too.
Geography of Elsmore
Elsmore is in the southeastern part of Allen County. It's about 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Iola. Iola is the main city and county seat of Allen County.
Nearby Roads and Towns
U.S. Route 59 passes just west of Elsmore. There's also a short road called K-203. This road connects Elsmore to US-59.
The small city of Savonburg is about 3 miles (5 km) south. The larger city of Moran is about 9 miles (14 km) north along US-59.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Elsmore covers a small area. It is about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers) in total. All of this area is land, with no water.
Population of Elsmore
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 216 | — | |
| 1920 | 237 | 9.7% | |
| 1930 | 203 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 180 | −11.3% | |
| 1950 | 152 | −15.6% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −15.8% | |
| 1970 | 116 | −9.4% | |
| 1980 | 104 | −10.3% | |
| 1990 | 91 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 73 | −19.8% | |
| 2010 | 77 | 5.5% | |
| 2020 | 50 | −35.1% | |
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The population of Elsmore has changed over the years. In 1910, 216 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 50.
Elsmore in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 50 people living in Elsmore. There were 29 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 16 were families.
About 22% of the people were under 18 years old. About 26% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Elsmore was 45 years.
Elsmore in 2010
In the census of 2010, Elsmore had 77 people. There were 35 households in the city. About 25.7% of households had children under 18.
The average age in Elsmore in 2010 was 47.8 years. About 22.1% of residents were under 18. And 29.9% were 65 or older.
Education in Elsmore
Elsmore is part of the USD 256 Marmaton Valley Schools. Students from Elsmore attend schools in this district.
The district's high school is Marmaton Valley High School. It is located in Moran. The school's sports teams are called the Wildcats.
Elsmore used to have its own schools. These schools closed when the district combined them. The mascot for the old Elsmore High School was the Elsmore Dragons.
See also
In Spanish: Elsmore para niños
