Falun, Kansas facts for kids
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Falun, Kansas
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Location within Saline County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 83 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67442
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-22900 |
| GNIS ID | 476938 |
Falun is a small community in Saline County, Kansas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government counts its population for official records.
In 2020, 83 people lived in Falun. It is located southwest of Salina and northwest of Lindsborg. You can find it where Forsse Road and Hedberg Road meet. It's about 7.5 miles west of the Interstate 135 highway. Falun is also part of the larger Salina area.
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History of Falun
Falun was started by a Swedish immigrant named Erik Fors. He was born in a town called Malung in Sweden. Erik Fors came to America in 1850. He fought in the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865.
In 1869, Erik Fors moved to Kansas with about 40 other Swedish settlers. They decided to name their new community Falun. This name came from a town near Erik's birthplace in Sweden. Some of the first residents came directly from Sweden. Others had lived in places like Bishop Hill and Galva, Illinois, before moving to Kansas.
The first post office in Falun opened in 1870. This was an important step for the new community.
In 1886, the Union Pacific Railroad built train tracks through the area. A train station was also built. The railway helped the town grow and develop.
The next year, in 1887, the people of Falun decided they had enough residents to start a church. The first pastors for this new church included Rev. Carl A. Swenson.
Falun still has a post office today. Its ZIP code is 67442.
Geography of Falun
Falun is located at an elevation of 1,348 feet (411 meters) above sea level. Its exact location is 38°40′16″N 97°45′34″W / 38.67111°N 97.75944°W.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 83 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 83 people living in Falun. There were 45 households and 39 families. This means there were about 74.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Falun are white or European American. A small number of residents are black, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identify with two or more races. About 4.82% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 11.1% of the households had children under 18 years old. Most households (82.2%) were married couples living together. Only a few households had a single female head of household.
The average age of people in Falun was 49.1 years old. About 20.5% of the population was under 18. About 13.3% of the population was 65 years or older.
Education
Students in Falun attend schools in the Smoky Valley USD 400 public school district.
Notable People
- U. Alexis Johnson (1908-1997) was born in Falun. He became a very important diplomat for the United States. A diplomat works to keep good relationships between countries.
Images for kids
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Stefan Anderson from Ludvika (third from right) visits Falun in 1955
See also
In Spanish: Falun (Kansas) para niños
