Silverdale, Kansas

Silverdale is an unincorporated community in Silverdale Township, Cowley County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 61.[2]

Silverdale, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Cowley County (legend)
Silverdale
Silverdale
Coordinates: 37°2′31″N 96°54′12″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCowley
TownshipSilverdale
Elevation
[1]
1,089 ft (332 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total61
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67005
Area code620
FIPS code20-65550 [1]
GNIS ID469029 [1]

History

The post office was established June 5, 1871, and temporarily closed October 19, 1883 before being reopened December 12, 1883. It was permanently closed on July 31, 1964.[3]

In 1912, Silverdale was described as a hamlet with a hotel, general store, bank, and other businesses, and in 1910 the population was 100.[4] Today only a church and limestone quarry remain with perhaps a dozen residences. The quarry specialized in fine cut, quality limestone.

Geography

Silverdale is located in southern Kansas, between U.S. Route 166 and the Oklahoma state line. It is about 8 miles east of Arkansas City and is near the Arkansas River.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
202061—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Silverdale as a census-designated place (CDP).

Economy

Silverdale Quality Stone is the only business in the community, which dates back to 1874.[5]

Education

The community is served by Arkansas City USD 470 public school district.

References
  1. "Silverdale, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey
  2. "Profile of Silverdale, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  4. "Silverdale - KS-Cyclopedia - 1912". www.ksgenweb.org. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  5. "Our History". Silverdale Quality Stone. Archived from the original on June 13, 2021.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Cowley County, Kansas, including historical information about its communities


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