Louisburg, Kansas
Louisburg, Kansas | ||
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FIPS code 20-42875 | | |
GNIS ID | 485615[1] | |
Website | louisburgkansas.gov |
Louisburg is a city in Miami County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,969.[4]
History
19th century
Prior to the
From 1868 to 1870, the settlement of Little St. Louis grew to include businesses and churches, and a
Louisburg was incorporated as a city of the third class November 3, 1882, and held its first city election two weeks later on November 17, 1882. The population was listed as 400, and 141 of those residents voted in the first election.[8]
20th century
In the early 1900s, Louisburg's downtown had a variety of businesses such as retail stores, supply stores, livery stables, a hotel,[9] and large nurseries. By 1910 the population was 603, and Louisburg was known as a good supply town for agricultural districts.[8] By the 1920s, the town also had a gas station, an automobile ownership and traffic through town had increased. By the late 1950s the MKT Railroad ended its service to Louisburg, but because K-68 went through town and US Highway 69 and K-68 intersected near town, growth continued.[7]
In October 1912, an unsolved murder in the community took place as the town's postmaster at the time, George McElheny, was shot twice by a 12-gauge shotgun at his home. Several people were accused of the murder, including his wife, after she admitted an affair with one of the accused, but after intense trials and no hard evidence the case was dropped, and no one ever admitted to the murder. In later years, the murder was almost forgotten until Joe Towne, one of the community leaders, grew interested in the subject and studied it and interviewed those who remembered the tragic situation and wrote true crime novel, "Tongues on Fire".[10]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.12 square miles (15.85 km2), of which 5.57 square miles (14.43 km2) is land and 0.55 square miles (1.42 km2) is water.[11]
Area attractions
Little Round House
The Little Round House was originally an addition to a front porch for a Victorian-style house in the nearby town of Paola, and was called such because it was indeed round in shape. Because of increased truck traffic from Missouri on K-68 through town, Louisburg was contacted by the State of Kansas about needing an inspection station. As a solution, the Little Round House was moved to Louisburg in the 1930s to serve as a border checkpoint office. As years passed, the Little Round House became a home to a variety of small businesses, and had been used as temporary housing during World War II.[7] The shape and size aided in it becoming a landmark to Louisburg.[8] In 2005, The Little Round House was moved from its original location to the Louisburg City Lake, and has been restored by the community due to its historical value to the town.[7]
Frontier Military Scenic Byway
Along the west side of Louisburg and close to U.S. Route 69 runs part of the Frontier Military Scenic Byway, a 168-mile (270 km)-long route from near Leavenworth, Kansas to the border of Oklahoma. The byway closely follows a road originally built between 1838 and 1844 that was used to transport soldiers and supplies from Fort Leavenworth in Kansas to Fort Scott in Kansas and to Fort Gibson in Oklahoma.[12]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 499 | — | |
1890 | 760 | 52.3% | |
1900 | 665 | −12.5% | |
1910 | 603 | −9.3% | |
1920 | 556 | −7.8% | |
1930 | 616 | 10.8% | |
1940 | 590 | −4.2% | |
1950 | 677 | 14.7% | |
1960 | 862 | 27.3% | |
1970 | 1,033 | 19.8% | |
1980 | 1,744 | 68.8% | |
1990 | 1,964 | 12.6% | |
2000 | 2,576 | 31.2% | |
2010 | 4,315 | 67.5% | |
2020 | 4,969 | 15.2% | |
2021 (est.) | 4,994 | [5] | 0.5% |
U.S. Decennial Census |
Louisburg is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
2020 census
The
Of the 1,841 households, 41.1% had children under the age of 18; 55.7% were married couples living together; 24.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.9% of households consisted of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14] The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.3.[18] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.8% of the population.[19]
29.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males.[14] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 114.1 males.[14]
The 2016-2020 5-year
2010 census
As of the
There were 1,583 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.5% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.19.
The median age in the city was 33.9 years. 30.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 946 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,500, and the median income for a family was $51,729. Males had a median income of $33,783 versus $29,250 for females. The
Parks and recreation
Recreation in Louisburg includes several options. The Middle Creek State Fishing Lake is nearby for fishing, and the Louisburg City Lake has a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) paved pathway around it for individuals to walk or jog. Additionally, Louisburg has the Louisburg Aquatic Center for swimming, a 9-hole public golf course, a city park, and the Lewis-Young Park, which has softball, baseball, and soccer fields that are used day and night.
Also located at Lewis-Young Park is the Powell Observatory, which was built in 1984 by members of the Astronomical Society of Kansas City. The observatory's telescopes include one of the largest in the region, which is also one of the few in the nation of its size that is made available for public viewing. The observatory regularly schedules viewings available to the public, and also provides shows that are intended to educate individuals about astronomy. Private viewings can also be scheduled.
Near Louisburg is Rutlader Outpost, which has an RV park for those who camp and an antique store for shopping.
Louisburg is well known for the Louisburg Cider Mill & Country Store which was constructed of wood saved from an old barn on 26945 Metcalf. The Louisburg Cider Mill holds several special events throughout the year, including Ciderfest in the fall.[12]
Another unique attraction near Louisburg is Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory & Sanctuary. The big cats such as siberian tigers, who reside in this conservatory aid in teaching people about the wild. In addition, the conservatory allows people to learn how to aid these cats and their relatives who still live afar in the wild.[25]
Government
The Louisburg government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM.[26]
Education
The community is served by Louisburg USD 416 public school district.
Its schools are:
- Louisburg High School (grades 9–12)
- Louisburg Middle School (grades 6–8)
- Broadmoor Elementary (grades 3–5)
- Rockville Elementary (grades Pre K–2)
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Louisburg, Kansas
- ^ "Mayor & Council | Louisburg, KS - Official Website". louisburgkansas.gov. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of Louisburg, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. May 16, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ a b c "The Tribes of the Illinois Confederacy". rootswebancestry.com. Retrieved December 30, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f "History of Louisburg". Louisburg Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved December 30, 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Louisburg Kansas The Early Years". City of Louisburg. Retrieved December 30, 2010.
- ^ a b "Miami County 2008 Visitors Guide", pages 8-9
- ^ Tongues on Fire; Amazon.com
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ a b "Miami County 2009 Visitors Guide", pages 6-7
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "Miami County 2013 Visitors Guide", page 8
- ^ Louisburg - Directory of Public Officials Archived 2011-05-05 at the Wayback Machine
Further reading
External links
- City of Louisburg
- Louisburg - Directory of Public Officials
- USD 416, local school district
- Louisburg city map, KDOT