Woodbine, Kansas facts for kids
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Woodbine, Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Dickinson |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Named for | Woodbine, Illinois |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 157 |
| • Density | 980/sq mi (383/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67492
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-80350 |
| GNIS ID | 2397366 |
Woodbine is a small city in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 157 people lived there.
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Woodbine's History: How the City Began
For thousands of years, the land that is now Kansas was home to Native American tribes. In 1803, the United States bought most of modern Kansas as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
Kansas became a U.S. territory in 1854. Then, in 1861, Kansas officially became the 34th U.S. state. Dickinson County was created in 1857.
Founding and Naming Woodbine
The city was first called Lyons when it was founded in 1871. James Allen Gillett Sr. named it after a nearby creek. The first post office opened in January 1872.
In 1887, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad built tracks through the area. On July 16, 1887, Lyons was renamed Woodbine. Gillett chose this name because it was the same as his old hometown, Woodbine, Illinois.
Railroads and Businesses in Woodbine
Woodbine grew along the railroad tracks. It had a gristmill (for grinding grain), a grain elevator (for storing grain), a train depot, and stock yards for animals. Passenger trains stopped in Woodbine until 1927. Freight trains continued until the 1990s. After trains stopped, several bus lines served the town. During World War I, Woodbine even had its own newspaper, the Woodbine Journal.
The Rock Island company served the area for many years. It stopped operating in 1980. The tracks were used by other rail lines for a while. Then, in the mid-1990s, they were no longer used. Part of the track was removed. However, the section from Abilene to Woodbine was bought by the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad.
Churches and Schools in Woodbine
At one time, Woodbine had four churches: Lutheran, Baptist, and two Methodist churches (English and German).
The first school in Woodbine opened in 1880. The building still used today was built in 1909. High school classes started in 1914. In 1925, Woodbine District #32 became Woodbine Rural High School District #1. This district included parts of Dickinson and Morris counties. The last high school class graduated in 1962. Younger grades continued until 1979. Today, Woodbine is part of the Rural Vista USD 481 public school district.
Woodbine's Location and Size
Woodbine is located in Dickinson County, Kansas. The city covers a total area of about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Woodbine's Population Over Time
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| 1880 | 26 | — | |
| 1910 | 250 | — | |
| 1920 | 318 | 27.2% | |
| 1930 | 317 | −0.3% | |
| 1940 | 212 | −33.1% | |
| 1950 | 195 | −8.0% | |
| 1960 | 173 | −11.3% | |
| 1970 | 170 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 172 | 1.2% | |
| 1990 | 186 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 207 | 11.3% | |
| 2010 | 170 | −17.9% | |
| 2020 | 157 | −7.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 170 people living in Woodbine. These people lived in 70 households, and 45 of these were families. The city had about 1062.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Woodbine were White (92.9%). There were also some African American (2.4%), Native American (1.8%), and people from other races (1.2%). About 11.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30% of households had children under 18. More than half (54.3%) were married couples. The average household had 2.43 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.
The average age in Woodbine was 38.8 years old. About 23.5% of residents were under 18. About 13.5% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.2%) and females (48.8%).
Education in Woodbine Today
The public schools in Woodbine are part of the Rural Vista USD 481 school district. This district also serves the towns of Hope and White City.
The old Woodbine schools closed when school districts combined. The mascot for the Woodbine High School was the Woodbine Tigers.
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Buildings in Woodbine (2010)
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Location within Dickinson County and Kansas
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KDOT map of Dickinson County (legend)
See also
In Spanish: Woodbine (Kansas) para niños
