Selden, Kansas facts for kids
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Selden, Kansas
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Location within Sheridan County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sheridan |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Platted | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Named for | Selden Hopkins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,838 ft (865 m) |
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| • Total | 184 |
| • Density | 613/sq mi (232.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67757
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-63875 |
| GNIS ID | 2396571 |
Selden is a small city located in Sheridan County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 184 people lived there.
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A Look at Selden's Past
Selden was first planned out in 1888. It was named after one of the people who helped start the town, Selden G. Hopkins. The first post office in Selden opened its doors in July 1888.
Major Weather Events
Selden has experienced some memorable weather. On June 3, 1959, a very strong thunderstorm hit the town. It dropped a huge amount of hail, about 18 inches (46 cm) deep! The hail fell for a record 85 minutes.
During this storm, the temperature dropped quickly from 80°F (27°C) to 38°F (3°C). The hail completely destroyed all the crops in the area, causing big losses for farmers.
More recently, on May 24, 2021, an EF1 tornado struck the community. This tornado was strong enough to flip over a train and damage several buildings. One person was injured during the storm.
Where is Selden?
Selden is located in Sheridan County. The city covers a total area of about 0.30 square miles (0.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Selden's Climate
The weather in Selden has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
People of Selden
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 297 | — | |
| 1920 | 280 | −5.7% | |
| 1930 | 399 | 42.5% | |
| 1940 | 401 | 0.5% | |
| 1950 | 438 | 9.2% | |
| 1960 | 347 | −20.8% | |
| 1970 | 271 | −21.9% | |
| 1980 | 266 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 248 | −6.8% | |
| 2000 | 201 | −19.0% | |
| 2010 | 219 | 9.0% | |
| 2020 | 184 | −16.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 219 people living in Selden. These people made up 101 households. About 97.3% of the people were White. A small number, 6.8%, were Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the city was 43.7 years old.
Education in Selden
The Golden Plains USD 316 public school district serves the community of Selden. This school district was formed when schools from Menlo, Rexford, and Selden joined together. The high school's mascot is the Bulldogs.
Selden High School used to be its own school but closed after the schools combined. The Selden Wildcats, the old high school team, won the Kansas State High School class B baseball championship in 1958.
Getting Around Selden
Selden is located right on U.S. Route 83. This highway runs alongside the tracks of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Today, the Kyle Railroad operates these train tracks.
Famous People from Selden
- Norman Malcolm (1911–1990), a well-known philosopher and author.
- Travis Schlenk (born around 1976), who became the president of the Atlanta Hawks basketball team.
See also
In Spanish: Selden (Kansas) para niños
