Russell Springs, Kansas facts for kids
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Russell Springs, Kansas
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Location within Logan County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Logan |
| Founded | 1865 |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Named for | Avra Russell & Springs |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,904 ft (885 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 26 |
| • Density | 36.6/sq mi (14.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67764
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-61875 |
| GNIS ID | 2396457 |
Russell Springs is a small city located in Logan County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 26 people lived there.
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History of Russell Springs
Russell Springs was founded in 1865. It was an important stop called "Eaton" on the Butterfield Overland Dispatch stage line. This stage line was like an old-fashioned bus route. It connected the gold mines in Denver, Colorado, with Fort Riley, Kansas.
Travelers on this route often stopped at the natural springs in the area. They called these springs "Russell's Springs." The town was named after Avra P. Russell, who was a soldier in the 2nd Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry. The stage line stopped running once the Kansas Pacific Railroad was built.
Russell Springs used to be the main town, or county seat, for Logan County. This lasted until 1963. There was a lot of disagreement about which town should be the county seat. In the end, Oakley became the new county seat in 1963.
In 1965, the old courthouse building in Russell Springs was turned into a museum. It is now known as the Butterfield Trail Museum.
Geography and Climate
Russell Springs covers a total area of about 0.75 square miles (1.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding the Climate
Russell Springs has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not as dry as a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
| Climate data for Russell Springs 3N, Kansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1910–1919, 1955–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 81 (27) |
86 (30) |
92 (33) |
101 (38) |
103 (39) |
114 (46) |
115 (46) |
110 (43) |
105 (41) |
96 (36) |
88 (31) |
81 (27) |
115 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43.5 (6.4) |
46.8 (8.2) |
57.2 (14.0) |
65.9 (18.8) |
75.4 (24.1) |
87.4 (30.8) |
92.8 (33.8) |
89.9 (32.2) |
82.0 (27.8) |
68.9 (20.5) |
54.9 (12.7) |
44.3 (6.8) |
67.4 (19.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 29.7 (−1.3) |
32.4 (0.2) |
41.5 (5.3) |
50.4 (10.2) |
60.7 (15.9) |
72.2 (22.3) |
78.0 (25.6) |
75.5 (24.2) |
66.9 (19.4) |
53.2 (11.8) |
39.9 (4.4) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
52.6 (11.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.0 (−8.9) |
18.0 (−7.8) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
34.9 (1.6) |
46.0 (7.8) |
57.0 (13.9) |
63.2 (17.3) |
61.0 (16.1) |
51.9 (11.1) |
37.6 (3.1) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
16.9 (−8.4) |
37.8 (3.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −28 (−33) |
−25 (−32) |
−19 (−28) |
6 (−14) |
21 (−6) |
30 (−1) |
41 (5) |
36 (2) |
21 (−6) |
3 (−16) |
−7 (−22) |
−27 (−33) |
−28 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.31 (7.9) |
0.54 (14) |
0.86 (22) |
1.83 (46) |
2.66 (68) |
2.34 (59) |
3.00 (76) |
2.56 (65) |
1.58 (40) |
1.37 (35) |
0.60 (15) |
0.54 (14) |
18.19 (462) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.5 (8.9) |
5.7 (14) |
2.7 (6.9) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.6 (1.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.9 (2.3) |
2.4 (6.1) |
4.9 (12) |
22.3 (57) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.8 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 7.1 | 8.9 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 69.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.6 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 14.7 |
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Population of Russell Springs
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 117 | — | |
| 1910 | 82 | — | |
| 1920 | 115 | 40.2% | |
| 1930 | 141 | 22.6% | |
| 1940 | 198 | 40.4% | |
| 1950 | 161 | −18.7% | |
| 1960 | 93 | −42.2% | |
| 1970 | 83 | −10.8% | |
| 1980 | 56 | −32.5% | |
| 1990 | 29 | −48.2% | |
| 2000 | 32 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 24 | −25.0% | |
| 2020 | 26 | 8.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 24 people living in Russell Springs. These people lived in 13 households, and 8 of these were families. The population was 100% White.
About 15% of the households had children under 18. More than half (53.8%) were married couples. About 38.5% of households had only one person living there. Many of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in the city was 53.5 years old.
Education in Russell Springs
Russell Springs is part of the Triplains USD 275. This means students in Russell Springs attend schools within this district.
The schools in Russell Springs closed down when the school districts were combined. The high school team mascot used to be the Russell Springs Hornets.
Transportation
Kansas Highway 25 (K-25) is a main road that goes through Russell Springs. It runs from north to south.
Things to See
- Butterfield Trail Historical Museum: This museum is located in the old county courthouse building. It tells the story of the Butterfield Trail and the history of the area.
See also
In Spanish: Russell Springs (Kansas) para niños
