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Silverdale, Kansas
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 Silverdale, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Silverdale, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Township | Silverdale |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 61 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67005
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-65550 |
| GNIS ID | 469029 |
Silverdale is an unincorporated community in Silverdale Township, Cowley County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 61.
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History
The post office was established June 5, 1871, and temporarily closed October 19, 1883 before being reopened December 12, 1883. It was permanently closed on July 31, 1964.
At one time the town had a hotel, general store, bank, and other businesses supporting a population of over 100 people. Today only a church and limestone quarry remain with perhaps a dozen residences. The quarry specialized in fine cut, quality limestone that fetches $300 and more per ton.
- County
- History of Cowley County Kansas; D.A. Millington / E.P. Greer; Winfield Courier; 162 pages; 1901. (Download 16MB PDF eBook)
- Kansas
- History of the State of Kansas; William G. Cutler; A.T. Andreas Publisher; 1883. (Online HTML eBook)
- Kansas : A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc; 3 Volumes; Frank W. Blackmar; Standard Publishing Co; 944 / 955 / 824 pages; 1912. (Volume1 - Download 54MB PDF eBook), (Volume2 - Download 53MB PDF eBook), (Volume3 - Download 33MB PDF eBook)
Economy
Silverdale Quality Stone is the only business in the community, which dates back to 1874.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 61 | — | |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Silverdale as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Arkansas City USD 470 public school district.
