Waterville, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waterville, Kansas
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Waterville Opera House, built in 1904
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Location within Marshall County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Founded | 1868 |
| Incorporated | 1870 |
| Named for | Waterville, Maine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 658 |
| • Density | 1,290/sq mi (502.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66548
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-75950 |
| GNIS ID | 2397214 |
Waterville is a small city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States. It is a friendly place where people live and work. In 2020, about 658 people lived in Waterville.
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History of Waterville
Waterville was started in 1868 by a railroad company. It got its name from Waterville, Maine. This was the hometown of one of the railroad officials.
The first post office opened in Waterville in February 1868. Waterville became an official village in 1870. The next year, it became a city. This means it got its own local government.
Geography and Location
Waterville is a small city in terms of size. It covers about 0.50 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part is water.
The city is located in the beautiful Blue River Valley. The Little Blue River flows just north of Waterville.
Population and People
The number of people living in Waterville has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 615 | — | |
| 1890 | 577 | −6.2% | |
| 1900 | 610 | 5.7% | |
| 1910 | 704 | 15.4% | |
| 1920 | 665 | −5.5% | |
| 1930 | 598 | −10.1% | |
| 1940 | 717 | 19.9% | |
| 1950 | 676 | −5.7% | |
| 1960 | 700 | 3.6% | |
| 1970 | 632 | −9.7% | |
| 1980 | 694 | 9.8% | |
| 1990 | 601 | −13.4% | |
| 2000 | 681 | 13.3% | |
| 2010 | 680 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 658 | −3.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 680 people living in Waterville. They lived in 294 homes. About 29% of these homes had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was 41 years old.
Education in Waterville
Students in Waterville attend schools in the Valley Heights USD 498 public school district. Valley Heights Jr/Sr High School is located between Waterville and Blue Rapids. The school's mascot is the Mustangs.
Waterville used to have its own high school. It was called Waterville High School. Their mascot was the Yellow Jackets. This school closed when the districts joined together.
Notable People from Waterville
Some interesting people have come from Waterville:
- Josephine Thorndike Berry (1871-1945) was an American educator. She was an expert in home economics.
- Glen H. Thomas (1889-1962) was a famous architect. He designed buildings in Wichita, Kansas.
Images for kids
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Waterville lies in the Blue River Valley, with the Little Blue River running just north of its city limits.
See also
In Spanish: Waterville (Kansas) para niños
