Editing Holyrood, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Ellsworth County, Kansas}}
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|name                     = Holyrood, Kansas
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|subdivision_name2        = [[Ellsworth County, Kansas|Ellsworth]]
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|established_date2        = 1901
|named_for                = Holyrood Abbey

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|leader_name              = Kenny Scheppman<ref name="gov1"/>

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|area_code                = [[Area code 785|785]]
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'''Holyrood''' is a city in [[Ellsworth County, Kansas|Ellsworth County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 403.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Holyrood, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2032850 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329234905/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2032850 |archive-date=March 29, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Holyrood was founded in 1874<ref name="Holyrood Centennial, 100 Years: 1886–1986">{{cite book|last1=Holyrood Centennial Committee|title=Holyrood Centennial, 100 Years: 1886–1986|date=1986|publisher=Ellsworth Printing|location=Ellsworth, Kansas}}</ref> and was established as a city in 1886.<ref name="holyroodkansas.com">http://www.holyroodkansas.com/index.html | "Local News & Events." Holyrood, KS. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Apr. 2015.</ref> The original site of Holyrood was a half-mile south of Holyrood's present site.<ref name="Holyrood Centennial, 100 Years: 1886–1986"/> When settlers first moved into the area, dugout houses were the home of choice.<ref name="Holyrood Centennial, 100 Years: 1886–1986"/> The first settlers of Holyrood were Irish, but they were soon followed by people of German and Czech Origin. Some of the first names to appear in the area were Phelan, Corrigan, Schepmann, and Siemsen as noted in the St. Peter Lutheran Church's earliest records.<ref name="Holyrood Centennial, 100 Years: 1886–1986"/>

The first post office in Holyrood was established in June 1874, but the name of the post office was spelled Hollyrood. The name was changed on July 26, 1898. The first postmaster was John Corrigan who served for over four years. Corrigan hailed from Holyrood, Ontario, Canada. The name of Holyrood originally comes from Holyrood Abbey, today known as the Abbey and Palace of Holyroodhouse, in Edinburgh, Scotland.  Through Corrigan, the town can directly trace its name to the town of Holyrood, Ontario, Canada, a town settled by Scottish people.<ref name="Holyrood Centennial, 100 Years: 1886–1986"/>

During the first several decades of Holyrood's existence, church worship was held in the homes of local farmers, funerals were at the home of the deceased, and marriages were performed in the home of the bride's parents. In 1883, the first church of Holyrood was organized: the St. Peter's Lutheran Church. The first building for the Lutheran congregation was built one mile southeast of Holyrood. In 1908, the parsonage was moved into town.<ref name="Holyrood Centennial, 100 Years: 1886–1986"/>

To meet the needs of the Catholic settlers, St. Mary's Catholic Church was constructed. Date of construction is given as both 1886 and 1889. The Church was originally called The Church of the Holy Rood (Cross), but the name was later changed.<ref name="Holyrood Centennial, 100 Years: 1886–1986"/>

Next came the St. Paul's Evangelical church. Land for this church was bought on March 27, 1892, and constructing of the church was finished in September 1892. The church served its purpose for 35 years until it was dismantled and a new brick church was constructed in its place. The church was later renamed the United Church of Christ.<ref name="Holyrood Centennial, 100 Years: 1886–1986"/>

The first official school of Holyrood opened its doors in 1895 and catered to first through ninth grade. Before then, school was held in the homes of settlers or at the Lutheran Church. In 1906, a new school was constructed followed by another new elementary school in 1930. Holyrood High School was established in 1920.<ref name="Holyrood Centennial, 100 Years: 1886–1986"/>

Holyrood has had two local newspapers: The Holyrood Banner and the Holyrood Gazette. One of the most well known columns in the Holyrood Gazette was written by Leonard Sekavec and was known as "Sek's Appeal." The columns written by Sekavec had not only been printed in the Gazette, but also had been quoted in other newspapers including ones from New York and Los Angeles. Sekavec wrote the column for forty years and was also the editor of the Holyrood Gazette.<ref name="Holyrood Centennial, 100 Years: 1886–1986"/>

The city's current slogan is "A Little City with Lots of Pride."<ref name="holyroodkansas.com"/>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|0.42|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<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>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1910= 361
|1920= 421
|1930= 432
|1940= 559
|1950= 748
|1960= 737
|1970= 593
|1980= 567
|1990= 492
|2000= 464
|2010= 447
|2020= 403
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 403 people, 190 households, and 111 families in Holyrood.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Holyrood%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 937.2 per square mile (361.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 236 housing units at an average density of 548.8 per square mile (211.9/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=Holyrood%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |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 90.57% (365) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (89.83% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.5% (2) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.25% (1) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.5% (2) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.99% (4) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 7.2% (29) 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=Holyrood%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 2.73% (11) 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=Holyrood%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 190 households, 24.2% had children under the age of 18; 49.5% were married couples living together; 26.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.3% of households consisted of individuals and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Holyrood%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 25.3% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Holyrood%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

20.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.4 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.1 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $76,667 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,136) and the median family income was $79,861 (+/- $14,594).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Holyrood%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $51,736 (+/- $6,280) versus $19,205 (+/- $10,633) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,500 (+/- $9,155).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Holyrood%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 6.4% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 21.0% of those under the age of 18 and 19.4% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Holyrood%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Holyrood%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===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 447 people, 202 households, and 128 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1064.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 259 housing units at an average density of {{convert|616.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 202 households, of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 49.4 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 33.1% were from 45 to 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

===2000 census===
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 464 people, 213 households, and 138 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,238.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 265 housing units at an average density of {{convert|707.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.49% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.08% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.43% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.16% of the population.

There were 213 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $31,354, and the median income for a family was $37,417. Males had a median income of $30,125 versus $23,625 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,272. About 6.0% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

==Government==
The Holyrood government consists of a mayor and five council members.  The council meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30&nbsp;pm.<ref name="gov1">[http://www.lkm.org/directory/cities.php?ID=354 Holyrood - Directory of Public Officials]</ref>
* City Hall, 110 S Main.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Central Plains USD 112]] public school district and home to Central Plains Elementary School. The Central Plains High School mascot is Central Plains Oilers. The Oilers won the [[Kansas State High School Activities Association|Kansas State High School]] 8-Man DII football championship in 2014.<ref name="football">{{cite web | title = Football | publisher = KSHSAA | url = http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Football/History.cfm | accessdate = 3 January 2017 | archive-date = December 20, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161220184508/http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Football/History.cfm | url-status = dead }}</ref>

Holyrood schools were closed through school unification. The Holyrood High School mascot was Holyrood Cardinals.<ref>"Holyrood, Otis-Bison advance", Great Bend Tribune, 29 January 1975, p.8.</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[James Fugaté]], author (as James Barr) of gay themed novels, plays, and articles<ref>{{cite web|title=James (Barr) Fugate Collection |url=http://specialcollections.wichita.edu/collections/ms/2004-02/2004-2-a.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060620163627/http://specialcollections.wichita.edu/collections/ms/2004-02/2004-2-a.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 June 2006 |accessdate=22 May 2014 }}</ref>
* [[Fay Thomas]], baseball player
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==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|Ellsworth County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Ellsworth County, Kansas}}

==External links==
* [https://www.holyroodkansas.com/ City of Holyrood]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260770 Holyrood - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/holyrood.pdf Holyrood city map], KDOT

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