Monument, Kansas facts for kids
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Monument, Kansas
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 Monument, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Monument, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Logan |
| Elevation | 3,173 ft (967 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 56 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-48025 |
| GNIS ID | 471338 |
Monument is a small community in Logan County, Kansas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 56 people lived there. You can find Monument along U.S. Route 40, just west of Oakley.
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History of Monument, Kansas
Monument was started in the late 1800s. It was first known as Monument Station. This name came from its role as a stop for travelers. People moving west by stagecoach (a horse-drawn vehicle for passengers) would stop here. It was also a stop for those traveling through Fort Wallace, an old army fort.
What's the Climate Like in Monument?
Monument has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not quite a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. On climate maps, this type of weather is shown as "BSk" using the Köppen Climate Classification system.
Who Lives in Monument? (2020 Census)
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 56 people living in Monument. There were 23 households, which are like homes where people live. The community is not very crowded, with about 104 people per square mile.
The people living in Monument are of different ages. About 19.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 26.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Monument was about 33.7 years old.
Getting Around Monument: Transportation
Two important routes pass through Monument. U.S. Route 40, a major highway, goes right through the community. Also, the Union Pacific Railroad tracks run through Monument. This shows its history as a transportation stop.
