Rock, Kansas
Rock, Kansas | ||
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FIPS code 20-60400 | | |
GNIS ID | 470206 [1] |
Rock is an unincorporated community in Cowley County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 94.[2]
History
19th century
The post office was established August 12, 1870.[3]
In 1877, the
20th century
In 1905, the nearby Bucher Bridge, on the National Register of Historic Places, was built.
On August 24, 1978, the community was evacuated when a major oxidizer spill at a
21st century
In 2010, the Keystone XL Pipeline was constructed about 2.5 miles west of Rock, north to south through Butler County, with much controversy over tax exemption and environmental concerns (if a leak ever occurs).[9][10] A pumping station named Rock was built along the pipeline.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2020 | 94 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Rock as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Udall USD 463 public school district.
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rock, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Rock, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. p. 2. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
- LCCN72-92041; 344 pages; 1972.
- ^ Goodman, Jon (March 26, 2017). "History of Rock Kansas". Arkansas City, Kansas: The KSGenWeb Project. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ "Florence to El Dorado, KS - Abandoned Rails". Harrison, Greg. June 3, 1942. 254 ICC 803. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
Application for authority to abandon 27.54 miles of railroad between Florence in Marion County and Eldorado in Butler County, Kansas, approximately 27.54 miles.
- ^ Railway Abandonment 1942
- ^ "Titan II Accident McConnell AFB, Kansas 1978".
- ^ 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.
Further reading
External links
- Cowley County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
- History of Rock, Kansas
- Keystone Oil Pipeline, Detailed system map (near Rock)