Winona, Kansas facts for kids
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Winona, Kansas
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Location within Logan County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Logan |
| Founded | 1884 (Gopher) |
| Incorporated | 1920 |
| Named for | Wenonah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,327 ft (1,014 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 193 |
| • Density | 742/sq mi (288.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67764
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-80075 |
| GNIS ID | 2397350 |
Winona is a small city located in Logan County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 193 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Winona's History
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Winona started as a town called Gopher in 1884. Just three years later, in 1887, its name was changed to Winona. The city got its new name from a character named Wenonah. She was the mother of Hiawatha in a famous poem. The poem is called The Song of Hiawatha and was written in 1855.
Geography of Winona
Winona covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Winona's Climate
Winona has a semi-arid climate. This means it gets more rain than a desert but less than a humid area. It often has dry, hot summers and cold winters.
Winona's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 324 | — | |
| 1940 | 317 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 382 | 20.5% | |
| 1960 | 393 | 2.9% | |
| 1970 | 293 | −25.4% | |
| 1980 | 258 | −11.9% | |
| 1990 | 194 | −24.8% | |
| 2000 | 228 | 17.5% | |
| 2010 | 162 | −28.9% | |
| 2020 | 193 | 19.1% | |
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People Living in Winona
In 2010, there were 162 people living in Winona. Most of the people living in Winona were White (96.9%). A small number were Asian (0.6%) or from other races. About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Winona was about 44.7 years old. About 23.5% of residents were under 18 years old. About 19.1% of residents were 65 years old or older. The population was split evenly between males and females.
Education in Winona
The local public schools are part of the Triplains USD 275 school district.
Winona used to have its own high school. Its sports teams were called the Winona Tigers. The Winona Tigers won a state championship in boys' basketball in 1962. The girls' volleyball team also won state championships in 1971 and 1972.
Now, Winona is home to Triplains High School. This school was formed by combining schools from Winona, Page City, and Russell Springs. Their mascot is the Vikings. For sports, Triplains High School teams now combine with Brewster High School. They play as the Triplains-Brewster Titans.
Getting Around Winona
The U.S. Route 40 highway goes through Winona. The Union Pacific Railroad also passes through the city.
See also
In Spanish: Winona (Kansas) para niños
