Ramona, Kansas facts for kids
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Ramona, Kansas
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Location within Marion County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Colfax |
| Platted | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 78 |
| • Density | 269/sq mi (104.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67475
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-58375 |
| GNIS ID | 2396310 |
Ramona is a small city in Marion County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 78 people lived there. The city's name, Ramona, comes from Spanish. It is located southwest of Herington, right next to a railroad line.
History of Ramona
Early Beginnings
For thousands of years, the Great Plains of North America were home to nomadic Native American tribes. They moved around to hunt and gather food.
From the 1500s to the 1700s, France claimed a lot of land in North America. In 1762, after a big war called the French and Indian War, France secretly gave its land, known as New France, to Spain. This was part of a deal called the Treaty of Fontainebleau.
1800s: New Ownership and Growth
In 1802, Spain gave most of this land back to France. Then, in 1803, the United States bought a huge area of land from France. This was called the Louisiana Purchase. It included most of what is now Kansas. The U.S. paid about 2.83 cents per acre for this vast land.
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was set up. Then, in 1861, Kansas officially became the 34th U.S. state. Marion County, where Ramona is located, was created in 1855.
The name "Ramona" is a Spanish name. The land where Ramona now stands was once owned by Spain. A merchant from New Orleans named Manuel De Lisa asked the Spanish government for a large piece of land in the Ramona area on July 16, 1799.
In 1887, a railroad company called the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main train line. It went from Herington through Ramona to Pratt. In 1888, this line was made even longer, reaching Liberal. Later, it stretched all the way to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. This railroad line changed hands several times over the years. Today, it is part of the Union Pacific Railroad, but many local people still call it the "Rock Island" railroad.
A post office was opened in Ramona on August 9, 1887, helping the community grow.
2000s: Modern Developments
In 2010, a large oil pipeline called the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was built near Ramona. It runs from north to south through Marion County. Building this pipeline caused some debate about road damage and environmental worries.
Geography of Ramona
Ramona is located in the beautiful Flint Hills and Great Plains regions of Kansas.
The city covers a total area of about 0.31 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The county line is just half a mile north of Ramona.
People of Ramona (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 265 | — | |
| 1920 | 303 | 14.3% | |
| 1930 | 240 | −20.8% | |
| 1940 | 236 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 190 | −19.5% | |
| 1960 | 132 | −30.5% | |
| 1970 | 121 | −8.3% | |
| 1980 | 116 | −4.1% | |
| 1990 | 106 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 94 | −11.3% | |
| 2010 | 187 | 98.9% | |
| 2020 | 78 | −58.3% | |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 78 people living in Ramona. There were 39 households and 27 families. The population density was about 268 people per square mile (103.5 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Ramona (94.87%) were white. About 3.85% were Native American. A small number (1.28%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 43.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.4 people, and the average family had 3.0 people.
The median age in Ramona was 51.0 years old. This means half the people were older than 51 and half were younger. About 21.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 187 people living in Ramona. There were 66 households and 45 families. The population density was about 603 people per square mile (232 people per square kilometer).
Most people (93.0%) were White. About 2.1% were Native American, and 4.8% were from two or more races.
About 36.4% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.83 people, and the average family size was 3.36 people.
The median age in 2010 was 33.5 years. About 35.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Ramona
The public schools in Ramona are part of the Centre USD 397 school district. The local high school is a member of T.E.E.N., which is a special video teaching network. This network connects five high schools in the area, allowing them to share classes.
- Centre School; 2374 310th St, Lost Springs, KS; located between Lost Springs and Lincolnville, east of U.S. 77 highway.
Local News and Media
If you want to read about what's happening in Ramona and the surrounding area, you can find news in these newspapers:
- The Herington Times, a newspaper from Herington.
- Marion County Record, a newspaper from Marion.
- Hillsboro Free Press, a free newspaper for the wider Marion County area.
How Ramona Works (Infrastructure)
Getting Around (Transportation)
Ramona is served by the Union Pacific Railroad. This railroad line was originally built by the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railroad. Ramona has a special track called a rail siding where trains can wait for other trains to pass.
Services (Utilities)
Ramona has several important services that help the city run:
- Internet: You can get fast internet through fiber optics from TCT. Satellite internet is also available from companies like HughesNet and Dish Network.
- TV: TV services are provided by fiber optics from TCT. Satellite TV is available from DirecTV and Dish Network. You can also get TV from local digital TV stations.
- Telephone: Phone services are available through fiber optics from TCT.
- Electricity: Electricity for the city is provided by Westar Energy. For rural areas, electricity comes from Flint Hills RECA.
- Natural Gas: Natural gas is supplied by Atmos Energy.
- Water: The city's water comes from Marion County RWD #1. The City of Ramona handles the billing. Rural areas also get water from Marion County RWD #1.
- Sewer: Sewer services are provided by the City of Ramona.
- Trash: Trash collection services are handled by M&K Trash.
Famous People from Ramona
- Glenn Strickler, (1901–1979), was a merchant who served in the Kansas House of Representatives.
- Tanner Brunner, (born 1993), is a professional steer wrestler.
See also
In Spanish: Ramona (Kansas) para niños
