Burns, Kansas
Burns, Kansas | |
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City | |
Burns United Methodist Church (2010) | |
Location within Marion County and Kansas | |
KDOT map of Marion County (legend) | |
Coordinates: 38°5′26″N 96°53′14″W / 38.09056°N 96.88722°WCoordinates: 38°5′26″N 96°53′14″W / 38.09056°N 96.88722°W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Marion |
Platted | 1880 |
Incorporated | 1905 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–Council |
• Mayor | Ryan Johnson [2] |
• City Clerk | Mike Hammann [2] |
Area[3] | |
• Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
• Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation[1] | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
Population (2010)[4][5] | |
• Total | 228 |
• Estimate (2015)[6] | 220 |
• Density | 650/sq mi (250/km2) |
Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 66840 |
Area code | 620 |
FIPS code | 20-09450 [1] |
GNIS ID | 478038 [1] |
Website |
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Burns is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States.[1] The city name came from a nearby train station, which was named prior to the city being incorporated.[7] As of the 2010 census, the city population was 228.[8]
History
Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.
19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Marion County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Burns.[9]
In 1877, the Florence, El Dorado, and Walnut Valley Railroad Company built a branch line from Florence to El Dorado, and a station called Burns was built north of the present city location. In 1881, the rail line was extended to Douglass, then later to Arkansas City.[7][10] The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The line from Florence through Burns to El Dorado was abandoned in 1942.[11] The original branch line connected Florence through El Dorado to Arkansas City.
At the present location, a city named St. Francis was platted in August 1880. When the town incorporated, they discovered the official city name of St. Francis was already taken, so they changed the name to be the same as the nearby Burns train station, then soon afterward the station was moved into the new city. The original station was named after a railroad company official.[7]
A post office was established in Burns on November 30, 1880.[12]
21st century
In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was constructed 6.5 miles west of Burns, north to south through Marion County, with much controversy over road damage, tax exemption, and environmental concerns (if a leak ever occurs).[13][14][15] A pumping station named Burns was built 2 miles north of Potwin.[16]
Geography
Burns is located at 38°5′26″N 96°53′14″W / 38.09056°N 96.88722°W (38.090692, -96.887103),[1] in the scenic Flint Hills. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2), all of it land.[3] The south city limits of Burns is the county line shared between Marion County and Butler County.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Burns has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[17]
Area events
- Route 77 Classic Car & Bike Show[18]
- Burns Hog Roast.
Area attractions
Burns has one listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
- 1905 Burns Union School[19] (NRHP), south-west corner of Main St and Ohio Ave. Burns Union School was the first consolidated grade and high school in Kansas. The school was the first to use a school "bus" in Kansas, which were special-order wagons in 1904. The building currently houses the Burns Community Museum.[20]
Films
- Mars Attacks!, 1996, portions of this comic science fiction movie was filmed in Burns.[21][22][23]
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1910 | 489 | — | |
1920 | 622 | 27.2% | |
1930 | 455 | −26.8% | |
1940 | 409 | −10.1% | |
1950 | 294 | −28.1% | |
1960 | 314 | 6.8% | |
1970 | 268 | −14.6% | |
1980 | 224 | −16.4% | |
1990 | 226 | 0.9% | |
2000 | 268 | 18.6% | |
2010 | 228 | −14.9% | |
Est. 2015 | 220 | [6] | −3.5% |
U.S. Decennial Census |
2010 census
As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 228 people, 93 households, and 59 families residing in the city. The population density was 651.4 inhabitants per square mile (251.5/km2). There were 112 housing units at an average density of 320.0 per square mile (123.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 93 households of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.14.
The median age in the city was 38 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.9% male and 46.1% female.
2000 census
As of the census[24] of 2000, there were 268 people, 101 households, and 79 families residing in the city. The population density was 755.6 people per square mile (295.6/km²). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 327.1 per square mile (128.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.51% White, 0.75% African American and 0.75% Native American.
There were 101 households out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $33,500, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $22,143 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,990. About 7.5% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.8% of those sixty five or over.
Government
The Burns government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7PM.[2][25]
- City Hall, 102 N Washington Ave.
- Fire Department, 509 Church Ave.
- U.S. Post Office, 111 Washington Ave.
Education
Primary and secondary education
Burns is part of Unified School District 398.[26][27] All students attend schools in Peabody at two schools:
- Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School, located in Peabody.
- Peabody-Burns Elementary School, located in Peabody.
Peabody-Burns High School Sports Championships
- 1977, 2nd Place, Class 2A, High School Boys Football, Head Coach Dennis Franchione.[28][29]
- Historical
The Burns High School was closed in 1965, and the Burns Elementary School (including Junior High) was closed in 1997.
Burns High School Sports Championships
Private Schools
- Eden Christian School, Private Mennonite Grade School, approximately 3 miles south of Burns. Located at 38°02′25″N 96°53′46″W / 38.040139°N 96.896199°W
Library
The city is served by the Burns Public Library at 104 North Washington Avenue. The library is a member of the North Central Kansas Libraries System, which provides an inter-library book loan service between its members.
Media
- Peabody Gazette-Bulletin, local newspaper in Peabody.
- El Dorado Times, regional newspaper in El Dorado.
- The Newton Kansan, regional newspaper in Newton.
- The Wichita Eagle, major regional newspaper in Wichita.
Radio
Burns is served by numerous radio stations of the Wichita-Hutchinson listening market area,[32] and satellite radio. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.
Television
Burns is served by over-the-air ATSC digital TV of the Wichita-Hutchinson viewing market area,[33] cable TV by Allegiance Communications, and satellite TV. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.
Infrastructure
Transportation
U.S. Route 77 highway runs north-south on the east side of Burns, and follows roughly parallel to the old railway.
Utilities
- Internet
- Wireless is provided by Eagle Communications and Pixius Communications.
- Satellite is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
- TV
- Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
- Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
- Electricity
- Rural is provided by Butler REC.
- Water
- City is provided by City of Burns.
- Rural is provided by Butler County RWD #7.
- Sewer
- Service is provided by City of Burns.
- Trash
- Service is provied by City of Florence.
See also
- Milton Township, Marion County, Kansas (location of Burns)
- Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Marion County, Kansas
- Historical Maps of Marion County, Kansas
Further reading
- Burns, Kansas: 100-Years, 1880-1980.; Burns Centennial Committee; 1980.
- Days to Remember: The Burns Community, 1864-1970; Hazel C. Bruner; Mennonite Press; 1970.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) details for Burns, Kansas; United States Geological Survey (USGS); October 13, 1978.
- 1 2 3 Burns - Directory of Public Officials
- 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- 1 2 "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Marion County Kansas : Past and Present; Sondra Van Meter; MB Publishing House; LCCN 72-92041; 344 pages; 1972.
- ↑ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ↑ The History of Marion County and Courthouse
- ↑ 1935 Rand McNally Standard Map of Kansas
- ↑ Railway Abandonment 1942
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ↑ Keystone Pipeline - Marion County Commission calls out Legislative Leadership on Pipeline Deal; April 18, 2010. Archived October 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Keystone Pipeline - TransCanada inspecting pipeline; December 10, 2010.
- ↑ Keystone Pipeline - County ask TransCanada for pipeline emergency plan; Hillsboro Free Press; February 15, 2011.
- ↑ Keystone Pipeline - Burns Pumping Station - New Powerline Map; Trow Engineering Consultants and TransCanda; 2010.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Burns, Kansas
- ↑ Route 77 Classic Car Show on May 2010 - YouTube Video
- ↑ National Register of Historic Places - Burns Union School
- ↑ Burns Area Attractions
- ↑ Mars Attacks - Film Locations 1
- ↑ Mars Attacks - Film Locations 2
- ↑ Mars Attacks - Film Locations 3
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Burns - Government
- ↑ USD 398
- ↑ Kansas School District Boundary Map Archived July 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Historic Kansas High School Football Playoff List.
- ↑ Fran-tic Climb; The Topeka Capital-Journal; November 1, 2003.
- ↑ Historic Kansas High School Basketball Playoff List.
- ↑ Team camaraderie still exists after decades; Peabody Gazette-Bulletin; May 18, 2011.
- ↑ Wichita-Hutchinson Radio market.
- ↑ Wichita-Hutchinson TV market.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Burns, Kansas. |
- City
- Schools
- USD 398, school district for Peabody, Burns, Wonsevu, nearby rural areas of Marion / Chase / Harvey / Butler Counties
- USD 398 School District Boundary Map, KDOT
- Historical
- Historic Images of Burns, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library.
- 1901 Keystone Ranch history
- The Burns Citizen newspaper, Tidbits from 1926 to 1933
- PRIDE Roosters, Community Center, International Student Hosting, Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development
- Marion County cemetery list, archive of KsGenWeb
- Marion County history bibliography, Marion County school bibliography, Kansas Historical Society
- Maps
- Burns City Map, KDOT
- Topo Map of Burns area, USGS
- Marion County Maps: Current, Historic, KDOT