Editing Cedar Point, Kansas

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{{Short description|City in Chase County, Kansas}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Cedar Point, Kansas
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'''Cedar Point''' is a city in [[Chase County, Kansas|Chase County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 22.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Cedar Point, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2011425 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111234423/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2011425 |archive-date=November 11, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>  It is approximately five miles east of [[Florence, Kansas|Florence]] and 0.5 mile south of [[U.S. Route 50 in Kansas|U.S. Route 50]] highway.

==History==

===Early history===
{{See also|History of Kansas}}
For many [[millennia]], the [[Great Plains]] of [[North America]] was inhabited by [[nomadic]] [[Native Americans in the United States|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 (1762)|Treaty of Fontainebleau]].

===19th century===
[[Image:Map elk chase kansas.jpg|thumb|left|1893 Railroad Map shows<br/>"Cedar Point" and "Cedar Grove"]]
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France.  In 1803, most of the land for [[History of Kansas|modern day Kansas]] was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile [[Louisiana Purchase]] for 2.83 [[Penny (United States coin)|cents]] per [[acre]].

In 1806, [[Zebulon Pike]] led the [[Pike Expedition]] westward from [[St Louis, Missouri]], of which part of their journey followed the [[Cottonwood River (Kansas)|Cottonwood River]] through [[Chase County, Kansas|Chase County]] near the current city of Cedar Point.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://zebulonpike.org/maps/kansas/MAINSEKS.pdf |title=1806 Pike Expedition map through Marion County. |access-date=2016-01-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317175019/http://zebulonpike.org/maps/kansas/MAINSEKS.pdf |archive-date=2012-03-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 1854, the [[Kansas Territory]] was organized, then in 1861 [[Kansas]] became the 34th [[U.S. state]].  In 1855, [[Marion County, Kansas|Marion County]] was established within the [[Kansas Territory]], which included the land for modern day Cedar Point.

In 1862, '''Cedar Point''' was founded.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n261 154]}}</ref> The first post office in Cedar Point was established in 1862.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:CS |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=5 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009125935/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ACS |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref>

In 1867, a log dam was built across the [[Cottonwood River (Kansas)|Cottonwood River]], and a wooden-frame mill was constructed for sawing lumber.  The following year (1868) it was converted to grind flour and named Cedar Point Mill.  In 1870, the name was changed to [[Drinkwater & Schriver Mill]].  In 1871, construction of the current stone structure was started, then completed in 1875.  In 1884, the log dam was replaced by a stone dam.<ref name="CPM-History">[http://www.cedarpointmill.com/history/ Mill History; Drinkwater & Schriver Mill Inc.]</ref>

In 1871, the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway]] built a main line east-west and built a nearby station named '''Cedar Grove''' in the valley north of Cedar Point.<ref name="Santa Fe Rail History">[http://kansasheritage.org/research/rr/santafe.html Santa Fe Rail History]</ref> In 1996, it merged with [[Burlington Northern Railroad]] and renamed to the current [[BNSF Railway]].  Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

==Geography==
Cedar Point is located at {{coord|38.260888|-96.821662|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}} (38.260888, -96.821662),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> in the scenic [[Flint Hills]] of the [[Great Plains]].  According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.08|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all  land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

==Area attractions==
Cedar Point has two listings on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] (NRHP).
* 1875 [[Cedar Point Mill]]<ref>[http://www.kshs.org/resource/national_register/nominationsNRDB/Chase_CedarPointMillNR.pdf National Register of Historic Places - Cedar Point Mill]</ref> ([[National Register of Historic Places|NRHP]]).<ref>[http://www.kansastravel.org/drinkwatermill.htm Drinkwater & Schriver Flour Mill - Kansas Travel]</ref>
* 1916 Cottonwood River Pratt Truss Bridge<ref>[http://www.kshs.org/resource/national_register/nominationsNRDB/Chase_CottonwoodRiverPrattTrussBridgeNR.pdf National Register of Historic Places - Cottonwood River Pratt Truss Bridge]</ref> ([[National Register of Historic Places|NRHP]]).  Located west of the city.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1880= 113
|1920= 190
|1930= 141
|1940= 140
|1950= 107
|1960= 87
|1970= 73
|1980= 66
|1990= 39
|2000= 53
|2010= 28
|2020= 22
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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Cedar Point is part of the [[Emporia, Kansas|Emporia]] [[Emporia micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].
===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 22 people, 6 households, and 4 families in Cedar Point.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Cedar%20Point%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 323.5 per square mile (124.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 20 housing units at an average density of 294.1 per square mile (113.6/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Cedar%20Point%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 86.36% (19) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (86.36% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.0% (0) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.0% (0) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 4.55% (1) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 9.09% (2) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Cedar%20Point%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 4.55% (1) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Cedar%20Point%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 6 households, 50.0% had children under the age of 18; 33.3% were married couples living together; 33.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 16.7% of households consisted of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.0.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Cedar%20Point%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Cedar%20Point%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

31.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 18.2% from 18 to 24, 9.1% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 69.2 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 66.7 males.<ref name=:0 />

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 28 people, 13 households, and 5 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|350.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 25 housing units at an average density of {{convert|312.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 3.6% from two or more races.

There were 13 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 61.5% were non-families. 46.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 38.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 3.60.

The median age in the city was 51.5 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.7% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 28.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.6% male and 46.4% female.

===2000 census===
[[File:Cottonwood River Pratt Truss Bridge.JPG|thumb|right|1916 Cottonwood River Pratt Truss Bridge west of Cedar Point (2012)]]

As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 53 people, 22 households, and 13 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|782.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 28 housing units at an average density of {{convert|413.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.34% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.89% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 3.77% from two or more races.

There were 22 households, out of which 13.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 17.0% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $42,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,102. There were no families and 3.6% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

==Government==
The Cedar Point governing body consists of a mayor and three council members.  The council meets once a month.<ref name="gov1"/>

==Education==
The community is served by [[Chase County USD 284]] public school district.  It has two schools.
* [[Chase County Junior/Senior High School]], 600 Main St in [[Cottonwood Falls, Kansas|Cottonwood Falls]].
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110728150456/http://www.usd284.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Elementary%20School Chase County Elementary School], 401 Maple St in [[Cottonwood Falls, Kansas|Cottonwood Falls]].

Cedar Point schools were closed through school unification. The Cedar Point High School mascot was Cedar Point Bronchos.<ref>"Cedar Point Wins", The Emporia Gazette, 24 January 1946, p.12.</ref>

==Media==
{{See also|List of newspapers in Kansas|List of radio stations in Kansas|List of television stations in Kansas}}

===Print===
* ''[[Marion County Record]]'', official newspaper for Marion County.
* ''[[Hillsboro Free Press]]'', free newspaper for greater [[Marion County, Kansas|Marion County]] area.

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===
[[U.S. Route 50 (Kansas)|U.S. Route 50]] highway and [[BNSF Railway]] passes east-west near the city.

===Utilities===
* Internet
** Satellite is provided by [[HughesNet]], [[StarBand]], [[Wildblue|WildBlue]].
* TV
** Satellite is provided by [[DirecTV]], [[Dish Network]].
** Terrestrial is provided by regional [[digital television|digital TV]] stations.
* Electricity
** Rural is provided by [http://www.butlerrural.coop/ Butler REC].
* Trash is provided by [http://florenceks.com/text/city/city_water_sewer_trash.htm City of Florence].

==See also==
* [[Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas]]
* [[Fort Drinkwater]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Chase County, Kansas]]
** 1875 [[Cedar Point Mill]] (Drinkwater & Schriver Mill)
** 1916 Cottonwood River Pratt Truss Bridge
* [[Cottonwood River (Kansas)|Cottonwood River]] and [[Great Flood of 1951]]
* [[April 1956 tornado outbreak]]

==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|Chase County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Chase County, Kansas}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Cedar Point, Kansas}}
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260597 Cedar Point - Directory of Public Officials]
* [http://www.chasecountychamber.org Chase County Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.galenfrysinger.com/kansas_cedar_point.htm Cedar Point - A "Quiet" town of Chase County, Kansas], History and photographs.
* [http://www.kansasmemory.org/item/215448 Cedar Point Mill and Dam between 1900 and 1920]

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