Hardtner, Kansas facts for kids
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Hardtner, Kansas
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Location within Barber County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Named for | John Hardtner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 167 |
| • Density | 596/sq mi (235.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67057
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-30000 |
| GNIS ID | 2394296 |
Hardtner is a small city in Barber County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 167 people. It is located just one mile north of the border between Kansas and Oklahoma.
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History of Hardtner
Hardtner was founded in 1887. It was named after Dr. John Hardtner, who owned land in the area. The first post office in Hardtner opened in July 1887, which helped people send and receive mail.
Railroad Connection
By 1908, the people of Hardtner realized they needed a railroad line to connect with the outside world. Jacob Achenbach, one of the town's founders, helped create a company to build a train line. This line would go east to the town of Kiowa.
The new line needed to cross the tracks of a larger railroad company, the Santa Fe. The Santa Fe's manager tried to stop this by blocking the crossing spot with his private train car. However, he was told that the people of Hardtner had many cowboys ready to make sure the line was built. The manager moved his car, and the railroad line was completed.
Notable Events and Celebrations
On June 2, 1929, a tornado hit Hardtner. It caused only minor damage. This tornado was special because it moved very slowly. This allowed people to take some of the best photographs of a tornado seen up to that time.
Hardtner is also well-known for its yearly Independence Day celebrations. This event brings in many people from the Kansas and Oklahoma border area. The yearly activities include a themed parade, a medallion hunt, pit beef sandwiches, and a big fireworks show.
Geography and Climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.30 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Local Climate
The climate in Hardtner has hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa."
Population Details
The population of Hardtner has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 385 | — | |
| 1930 | 341 | −11.4% | |
| 1940 | 313 | −8.2% | |
| 1950 | 373 | 19.2% | |
| 1960 | 372 | −0.3% | |
| 1970 | 300 | −19.4% | |
| 1980 | 336 | 12.0% | |
| 1990 | 198 | −41.1% | |
| 2000 | 199 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 172 | −13.6% | |
| 2020 | 167 | −2.9% | |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 167 people in Hardtner. There were 79 households and 51 families. Most of the people, about 91%, were white. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25% of the households had children under 18. Nearly half of the households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.4 people. The average family had 3.2 people.
The median age in the city was 45.5 years. About 19% of the population was under 18. About 29% of the population was 65 years or older.
2010 Census Information
As of the census in 2010, there were 172 people living in Hardtner. There were 85 households and 44 families. The city's population density was about 573 people per square mile. Most of the people, about 95.9%, were White.
About 17.6% of households had children under 18. Nearly 46% were married couples. About 43.5% of all households had only one person living there. About 24.7% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The median age in the city was 51 years. About 19.2% of residents were under 18. About 23.8% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males than females in the city.
Education
Hardtner is part of the South Barber USD 255 public school district. Hardtner High School used to exist but was closed due to school unification. The mascot for Hardtner High School was the Tornadoes.
Gallery
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June 2, 1929 tornado
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June 2, 1929 tornado
See also
In Spanish: Hardtner (Kansas) para niños
