Holyrood, Kansas facts for kids
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Holyrood, Kansas
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Holyrood Santa Fe Depot (2021)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellsworth |
| Founded | 1874 |
| Incorporated | 1901 |
| Named for | Holyrood Abbey |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 403 |
| • Density | 916/sq mi (356.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | [[UTC-5 postal_code_type = ZIP code]] (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-32850 |
| GNIS ID | 2394411 |
Holyrood is a small city in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 403 people lived there. It's known as "A Little City with Lots of Pride."
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History of Holyrood
Holyrood was started in 1874 and became an official city in 1886. The first Holyrood was actually half a mile south of where it is today. Early settlers often lived in "dugout houses," which were homes built into the ground.
Early Settlers and Name Origin
The first people to settle in Holyrood were from Ireland. Soon after, families from Germany and the Czech Republic also moved to the area. Some of the first family names recorded were Phelan, Corrigan, Schepmann, and Siemsen.
The first post office opened in June 1874, but it was spelled "Hollyrood." The name changed to Holyrood in 1898. The first postmaster, John Corrigan, was from Holyrood, Ontario, Canada. The name "Holyrood" originally comes from Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland. So, the town's name connects directly to Scotland through Canada!
Churches in Holyrood
In the early days, people held church services in their homes. Funerals and weddings also took place in people's houses.
- St. Peter's Lutheran Church: The first church in Holyrood was organized in 1883. Its first building was built a mile southeast of town. Later, in 1908, the pastor's house (parsonage) was moved into the city.
- St. Mary's Catholic Church: This church was built to serve Catholic settlers. It was built around 1886 or 1889. It was first called "The Church of the Holy Rood (Cross)," but the name was later changed.
- St. Paul's Evangelical Church: Land for this church was bought in 1892, and the church was finished in September of that year. It served the community for 35 years before a new brick church was built. This church is now called the United Church of Christ.
Schools in Holyrood
The first official school in Holyrood opened in 1895. It taught students from first to ninth grade. Before this, school was held in homes or at the Lutheran Church. New elementary schools were built in 1906 and 1930. Holyrood High School started in 1920.
Local Newspapers
Holyrood had two local newspapers: The Holyrood Banner and The Holyrood Gazette. A very popular column in the Holyrood Gazette was "Sek's Appeal," written by Leonard Sekavec. His columns were so good that they were even quoted in newspapers in New York and Los Angeles! Sekavec wrote this column for 40 years and was also the editor of the Holyrood Gazette.
Geography
Holyrood is a small city. It covers about 0.43 square miles (1.11 square kilometers) of land. A tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 361 | — | |
| 1920 | 421 | 16.6% | |
| 1930 | 432 | 2.6% | |
| 1940 | 559 | 29.4% | |
| 1950 | 748 | 33.8% | |
| 1960 | 737 | −1.5% | |
| 1970 | 593 | −19.5% | |
| 1980 | 567 | −4.4% | |
| 1990 | 492 | −13.2% | |
| 2000 | 464 | −5.7% | |
| 2010 | 447 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 403 | −9.8% | |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, Holyrood had 403 people living in 190 households. About 24.2% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 2.2 people.
The population included people of different ages:
- 20.8% were under 18 years old.
- 23.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Holyrood was about 41.3 years.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 447 people living in Holyrood. The average age was 49.4 years. About 21.9% of the people were under 18, and 23.5% were 65 or older.
Education
Students in Holyrood attend schools in the Central Plains USD 112 public school district. The city is home to Central Plains Elementary School. The high school team is called the Central Plains Oilers. In 2014, the Oilers won the Kansas State High School 8-Man DII football championship!
Before the school district was unified, Holyrood had its own high school. Its mascot was the Holyrood Cardinals.
Notable People
- James Fugaté: An author who wrote novels, plays, and articles.
- Fay Thomas: A professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Holyrood (Kansas) para niños
