Williamsburg, Kansas facts for kids
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Williamsburg, Kansas
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Williamsburg Museum (2008)
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Location within Franklin County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Founded | 1868 |
| Incorporated | 1869 |
| Named for | William Schofield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 390 |
| • Density | 527/sq mi (203.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66095
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-79300 |
| GNIS ID | 2397319 |
Williamsburg is a small city located in Franklin County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 390 people lived there.
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History of Williamsburg
Williamsburg was started in 1868. It was named after its founder, William Schofield.
The first post office opened in April 1869. For many years, the town's name was spelled 'Williamsburgh' until 1894.
Geography and Climate
Williamsburg covers a total area of about 0.66 square miles (1.71 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
What is Williamsburg's Climate Like?
The weather in Williamsburg includes hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 419 | — | |
| 1890 | 502 | 19.8% | |
| 1910 | 399 | — | |
| 1920 | 404 | 1.3% | |
| 1930 | 367 | −9.2% | |
| 1940 | 365 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 297 | −18.6% | |
| 1960 | 255 | −14.1% | |
| 1970 | 286 | 12.2% | |
| 1980 | 362 | 26.6% | |
| 1990 | 261 | −27.9% | |
| 2000 | 351 | 34.5% | |
| 2010 | 397 | 13.1% | |
| 2020 | 390 | −1.8% | |
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Who Lives in Williamsburg?
In 2010, there were 397 people living in Williamsburg. They lived in 149 households, with 101 of these being families. The city had about 610 people per square mile.
Most residents (96.2%) were white. A small number were African American (0.3%) or Native American (1.5%). About 2.0% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 3.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.2%) had children under 18 living with them. About 52.3% were married couples. Some households (27.5%) were made up of people living alone. About 12.7% of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age in Williamsburg was 36.6 years. About 27.7% of residents were under 18. About 14.9% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (52.4%) than females (47.6%).
Education in Williamsburg
Williamsburg is part of the West Franklin USD 287 public school district. West Franklin High School is located in Pomona.
The school district also has elementary schools for grades K-5 in Williamsburg and Appanoose Township. The mascot for West Franklin schools is the Falcons.
The old Williamsburg High School used purple and white as its colors. Their mascot was the Panthers.
Famous People from Williamsburg
- Lou McEvoy, a professional baseball player.
- Willie Ramsdell, another professional baseball player.
Images for kids
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Williamsburg Museum (2008)
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Location within Franklin County and Kansas
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KDOT map of Franklin County
See also
In Spanish: Williamsburg (Kansas) para niños
