Windom, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Windom, Kansas
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Windom in the early 20th century
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Location within McPherson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | McPherson |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (500 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 85 |
| • Density | 425/sq mi (163.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67491
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-79850 |
| GNIS ID | 2397340 |
Windom is a small city located in McPherson County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 85 people lived there.
History of Windom
Early Days of Kansas
For thousands of years, Native American people lived on the land that is now Kansas. In 1803, the United States bought most of this land as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Later, in 1854, the area became the Kansas Territory. Kansas officially became the 34th U.S. state in 1861. McPherson County, where Windom is located, was created in 1867.
Railroads and Growth
In 1878, a railway company called the Marion and McPherson Railway Company was started. It built a train line that reached McPherson in 1879. This line later connected many towns, including Windom. The railway helped towns like Windom grow by making it easier to transport goods and people.
The train line was used for many years. However, parts of it were closed or sold off later. For example, the section from Marion to McPherson was abandoned in 1993 after a big flood.
Some people think Windom was named after a politician named William Windom. Others believe it was named after Windham County, Connecticut.
The National Old Trails Road
In 1912, a famous road called the National Old Trails Road was created. It was also known as the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway because it stretched across the country. This important road passed right through Windom, connecting it to other towns like Conway and McPherson.
Geography and Climate
Windom is a small city, covering about 0.25 square miles (0.52 square kilometers) of land.
Weather in Windom
Windom has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.
People of Windom
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 165 | — | |
| 1900 | 146 | −11.5% | |
| 1910 | 176 | 20.5% | |
| 1920 | 248 | 40.9% | |
| 1930 | 197 | −20.6% | |
| 1940 | 196 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 193 | −1.5% | |
| 1960 | 168 | −13.0% | |
| 1970 | 183 | 8.9% | |
| 1980 | 160 | −12.6% | |
| 1990 | 136 | −15.0% | |
| 2000 | 137 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 130 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 85 | −34.6% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 130 people lived in Windom. There were 53 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 28 of these were families.
Most of the people in Windom were White (91.5%). A small number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 6.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Windom was 41 years old.
Education
Students in Windom attend schools in the Little River–Windom USD 444 public school district. The local high school is Little River High School.
The Little River Redskins football team won the state championship for their division in 1981.
Windom used to have its own high school, called Windom High School. Its mascot was the Windom Tigers. However, this school closed when the school districts were combined.
Images for kids
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1915 Railroad Map of McPherson County
See also
In Spanish: Windom (Kansas) para niños
