Halstead, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Halstead, Kansas
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Greeting Sign (2011)
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Location within Harvey County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harvey |
| Township | Halstead, Lakin |
| Platted | 1873 |
| Incorporated | 1877 |
| Named for | Murat Halstead |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,179 |
| • Density | 1,614/sq mi (624.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67056
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| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-29600 |
| GNIS ID | 485586 |
Halstead is a small city located in Harvey County, Kansas, in the United States. It was named after Murat Halstead, a famous newspaper editor and writer during the American Civil War. In 2020, about 2,179 people lived in Halstead.
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History of Halstead
For thousands of years, the land that is now Kansas was home to Native American tribes. In 1803, the United States bought most of this land as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Kansas became a U.S. territory in 1854 and then the 34th U.S. state in 1861. Harvey County, where Halstead is located, was created in 1872.
Halstead was officially planned out in 1873. The first post office opened here in April 1873. Halstead became an official city in 1877.
A famous doctor named Arthur E. Hertzler spent much of his life helping people in Halstead. He founded the Hertzler Hospital, which was a clinic and hospital for everyone in the area. It later became known simply as the Halstead Hospital.
Geography and Climate
Halstead covers an area of about 1.31 square miles (3.4 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Weather in Halstead
The weather in Halstead has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,071 | — | |
| 1900 | 914 | −14.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,004 | 9.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,163 | 15.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,373 | 18.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,397 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,328 | −4.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,598 | 20.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,716 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,994 | 16.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,015 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,873 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,085 | 11.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,179 | 4.5% | |
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How many people live here?
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 2,179 people living in Halstead. There were 831 households, which means 831 different homes where people lived. About 565 of these were families.
The population density was about 1,616 people for every square mile. Most people living in Halstead were white.
About 27.6% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Halstead was 38.6 years.
Fun Things to Do
Local Events
- Halstead Old Settlers: This is a special event that celebrates the history and early residents of Halstead.
Places to Visit
- Halstead Heritage Museum and Depot: This museum opened in 1995. It is located in the old Halstead Santa Fe Train Depot Railway Station. The museum shares the history of Halstead. You can learn about how the town started and who it was named after. It also shows the history of the local hospital and important people like Bernard Warkentin and Arthur E. Hertzler. A cool fact: the museum has the original "swan boat" from the 1955 movie Picnic, which was filmed in Halstead!
Parks and Outdoor Fun
Halstead has several parks where you can play and relax:
- Scout Park
- Riverside Park
- Williams Park
Schools in Halstead
The public schools in Halstead are part of the Halstead–Bentley USD 440 school district.
- Halstead High School is located in Halstead.
- Halstead Middle School is also in Halstead.
- Bentley Primary School is in the nearby town of Bentley.
Halstead in Movies
Halstead has been a filming location for a couple of movies:
- Picnic (1955): This movie is about a former college football star who comes to a small Kansas town. Most of this film was shot right here in Halstead.
- The Parade (1984): This was a TV movie. It tells the story of a person who returns to their Kansas hometown before the Fourth of July parade. This movie was also filmed in Halstead.
Famous People from Halstead
- Jim Roper: A professional NASCAR driver.
- Adolph Rupp: A very successful NCAA basketball coach.
- Arthur E. Hertzler: A doctor who worked in Halstead for 50 years and started the Halstead Hospital.
Images for kids
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Halstead city limits in 2007
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Sign north of city in 2007
See also
In Spanish: Halstead (Kansas) para niños
