Morrowville, Kansas facts for kids
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Morrowville, Kansas
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Location within Washington County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Washington |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Named for | James Morrow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 114 |
| • Density | 810/sq mi (308/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66958
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-48450 |
| GNIS ID | 2395413 |
Morrowville is a small city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 114 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique history, including a connection to the invention of the bulldozer!
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History of Morrowville
Morrowville was started in 1884. It was planned out because a railroad, the Missouri and Burlington Railroad, was going to build tracks there. The city was named after its founder, James C. Morrow.
The first post office in Morrowville opened in 1884. For the first ten years, it was called Morrow Station. In 1894, its name changed to Morrowville.
Geography of the City
Morrowville covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Fun Places to Visit
- World's First Bulldozer: In 1923, a young farmer named James D. Cummings and a designer named John Earl McLeod created the plans for a bulldozer. A replica of their first bulldozer is on display at the city park. This is where they built their very first machine!
About the People of Morrowville
Population Changes Over Time
Morrowville's population has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 246 people. By 2020, the population was 114.
Life in Morrowville (2020)
In 2020, there were 114 people living in Morrowville. Most of the people were white. About 15% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Morrowville was about 50 years old. About 16% of the population was under 18. About 20% of the people were 65 years or older.
Schools in Morrowville
The community of Morrowville is part of the Washington County USD 108 public school district. This district was formed in 2006 when two smaller districts, North Central USD 221 and Washington USD 222, joined together. The high school for this district is called Washington County High School, and their mascot is the Tigers.
Before 2006, Morrowville and Haddam schools combined in 1967 to form USD #221. The high school was in Morrowville, and the grade school was in Haddam. This district was known as North Central. Later, in the mid-1970s, Mahaska grade school also joined USD 221. The mascot for North Central High School was the Cougars.
