Editing Lindsborg, Kansas

{{Short description|City in McPherson County, Kansas}}
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'''Lindsborg''' is a city in [[McPherson County, Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population was 3,776.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Lindsborg, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US2011341375 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112133126/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US2011341375 |archive-date=November 12, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> Lindsborg is known for its large [[Swedes|Swedish]], other [[Nordic and Scandinavian Americans|Nordic and Scandinavian]] heritages. It is home to the biennial [[Svensk Hyllningsfest]].

==History==
[[File:Rosberg House 2017.jpg|left|thumb|Rosberg House [[bed and breakfast|Bed & Breakfast]] in Lindsborg (2016)]]
For many millennia, the [[Great Plains]] of [[North America]] were inhabited by nomadic [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]]. From the 16th to the 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]]. In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, the land for [[History of Kansas|modern day Kansas]] was acquired by the United States from France for 2.83 cents per acre as part of the 828,000&nbsp;square-mile [[Louisiana Purchase]].

In 1854, the [[Kansas Territory]] was organized and in 1861 [[Kansas]] became the 34th [[U.S. state]]. [[McPherson County, Kansas|McPherson County]], which included the land for the future Lindsborg, was established in 1867. Lindsborg was settled in the spring of 1869 by a group of [[Swedish emigration to the United States|immigrants]] from the [[Värmland]] province of [[Sweden]] led by Pastor [[Olof Olsson]]. In 1879, the same year Lindsborg incorporated as a city, the first railroad came through.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC/page/n155 165]}}</ref>

Lindsborg translates as ''[[Tilia|Linden]] Castle'' from Swedish to English,<ref>''Engelsk-svenska ordboken'' {{ISBN|91-24-34422-2}} pp 211 & 44</ref> referring to a tree name known in Europe for a species of ''tilia'' (Swedish: ''lind''). The community is named for four men whose surnames included "Lind", N. P. Linde, S. P. Lindgren, S. A. Lindell, and J. O. Lindh, who had held prominent positions in a [[Chicago]] organization of Swedish farmers (''Svenska Lantbrukskompaniet'' or First Swedish Agricultural Company) which was involved in the settling of Lindsborg until 1877.<ref>[[Prince Wilhelm, Duke of Södermanland|Prins Wilhelm]] in ''Amerika från estraden'', [[Norstedts]], Stockholm, 1928, pp 183 & 195.</ref><ref>{{cite book | author-last=Lindquist | author-first=Emory | title=Vision for a Valley: Olof Olsson and the Early History of Lindsborg | publisher=Augustana Historical Society | date=1970 | page=viii}}</ref>

Thirty percent of the current residents are of Swedish descent. Because the town has retained so much of the heritage of its founders, it has become known as "Little Sweden".<ref>[http://www.thelocal.se/22608/20091012/ ''Little Sweden on the Prairie'' (The Local Europe AB)]</ref> The downtown features gift shops that specialize in Swedish souvenirs, including various sizes of [[Dalecarlian horse|Dala horses]]. Lindsborg has long been noted for the [[Svensk Hyllningsfest]], a biennial celebration held in October of odd-numbered years since 1941, and other efforts to honor its heritage.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.svenskhyllningsfest.org/history.htm |title=''The Origins of the Festival'' (Svensk Hyllningsfest) |access-date=March 26, 2009 |archive-date=April 18, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090418052003/http://www.svenskhyllningsfest.org/history.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Lindsborg is the home of the [[Swedish Pavilion]], which was originally constructed as an international exposition building for the [[1904 St. Louis World's Fair]]. After the fair, it was purchased by W. W. Thomas, U.S. Minister to Sweden and Norway, and presented to Lindsborg's [[Bethany College (Kansas)|Bethany College]] as a memorial to his friend [[Carl Aaron Swensson|Dr. Rev. Carl Aaron Swensson]], the school's recently deceased founder. At Bethany, it was used by the art department as a classroom, library, and museum. It was moved to the [[Smoky Valley Roller Mill|Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum]], also in Lindsborg, in 1969.<ref>[http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/1918ks/bios/swenssca.html Carl Aaron Swensson] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626050613/http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/1918ks/bios/swenssca.html |date=2012-06-26 }}</ref>

The [[Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery]] is located in Lindsborg. Dedicated on October 20, 1957, on the Bethany College campus, it showcases the works of the artist [[Birger Sandzén]] who lived in the city. The gallery houses the largest and most extensive collection of his paintings, prints, and drawings found anywhere in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sandzen.org/gallery.htm |title=''Its History'' (Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery) |access-date=2010-09-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514000701/http://www.sandzen.org/gallery.htm |archive-date=2011-05-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Swedish King [[Carl XVI Gustaf]] visited Lindsborg in April 1976 during his [[King Carl XVI Gustaf's 1976 visit to the United States|royal tour]] of the United States.<ref>{{cite news |date=April 18, 1976 |title=Cold-ridden king gets warm welcome |page=1 |work=The Salina Journal |location=Salina, Kansas |url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/43975682/ |via=Newspapers.com |access-date=October 7, 2017}}</ref>

In 2004, Lindsborg was named [[Chess]] City of the Year by the [[United States Chess Federation]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess|url=http://www.anatolykarpovchessschool.org/history.html|access-date=2021-09-19|website=www.anatolykarpovchessschool.org}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.69|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.67|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.02|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]] |access-date=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02 }}</ref>

===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Lindsborg has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=61741&cityname=Lindsborg%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Lindsborg, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1890= 968
|1900= 1279
|1910= 1939
|1920= 1897
|1930= 2016
|1940= 1913
|1950= 2383
|1960= 2609
|1970= 2764
|1980= 3155
|1990= 3076
|2000= 3321
|2010= 3458
|2020= 3776
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 3,776 people, 1,346 households, and 838 families in Lindsborg.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Lindsborg%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 2,060.0 per square mile (795.4/km{{sup|2}}). There were 1,469 housing units at an average density of 801.4 per square mile (309.4/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=Lindsborg%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 87.76% (3,314) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (86.28% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 2.6% (98) [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.34% (13) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.48% (18) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% (1) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 3.2% (121) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 5.59% (211) 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=Lindsborg%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]] people of any race was 5.99% (226) 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=Lindsborg%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 1,346 households, 25.9% had children under the age of 18; 51.0% were married couples living together; 27.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.0% of households consisted of individuals and 16.3% 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 3.0.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Lindsborg%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 23.1% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Lindsborg%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

17.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 21.0% from 18 to 24, 18.0% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.7 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 113.5 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $54,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,380) and the median family income was $76,055 (+/- $5,526).<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=Lindsborg%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $36,912 (+/- $9,433) versus $24,500 (+/- $10,517) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,383 (+/- $2,680).<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=Lindsborg%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 3.3% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.7% 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=Lindsborg%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=Lindsborg%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]]|access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 3,458 people, 1,303 households, and 829 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2070.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,414 housing units at an average density of {{convert|846.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 1,303 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 17.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 3,321 people, 1,227 households, and 775 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,155.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,331 housing units at an average density of {{convert|863.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.05% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.11% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.39% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.30% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.84% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 1.60% of the population. 36.0% were of [[Swedish Americans|Swedish]], 22.3% [[German Americans|German]], 8.4% [[American ancestry|American]], 6.4% [[English Americans|English]] and 5.7% [[Irish Americans|Irish]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]].<ref>[https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2000/phc-3-18.pdf U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas]</ref><ref>[https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-18.pdf U.S. Census Bureau - 1990 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas]</ref>

There were 1,227 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 18.7% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $25,145 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,415. About 4.9% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

==Arts and culture==

===Area events===
[[File:Wild Dala Herd Lindsborg.jpg|thumb|Lindsborg sports a herd of more than 30 "Wild [[Dala horse]]s" that can be found throughout town, each custom painted by local artists (2015).]]

* Chocolate Lovers Affair & Art Auction is an annual February fundraiser in support of a vibrant arts community and graduates pursuing art.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.lindsborgarts.org/learn-more-about-l-a-c/ | title=Learn more about L.A.C… | work=Lindsborg Arts Council | date=25 November 2019 }}</ref> 
* [[Våffeldagen]] or Waffle Day is celebrated annually in March.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.visitlindsborg.com/vaffeldagen-international-waffle-day | title=Lindsborg Kansas Convention & Visitor Bureau - Våffeldagen (International Waffle Day) }}</ref>
* Messiah Festival of the Arts is a comprehensive arts festival concluding with a full-length performance of Handel's Messiah as established in 1881.<ref>https://www.messiahfestival.org {{bare URL inline|date=April 2023}}</ref>
* Lindsborg City-Wide Garage Sale is an annual yard sale in May for residents and visitors alike.
* Millfest<ref>[https://www.visitlindsborg.com/millfest Millfest]</ref> is an annual festival on the first Saturday in May featuring historic sites, folk music, woodcarving, wheat and fiber art weaving, and old fashioned games and activities.
* [[Midsummer]] annual summer solstice festival
* Smoky Valley Classic Car Show
* Lindsborg Street Dance is an annual summer evening dance party featuring live music.
* Coronado Heights Run is an annual event in October featuring a kids fun walk, 5K, and 15K on scenic country roads.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.visitlindsborg.com/coronado-heights-run | title=Lindsborg Kansas Convention & Visitor Bureau - Coronado Heights Run }}</ref>
* The Falun Classic Bike Ride is an annual 32-mile bicycle ride in October.
* [[Svensk Hyllningsfest]] is a biennial tribute to the Swedish pioneers occurring in October of odd-numbered years.
* Christmas in Lindsborg is a month-long series of events in December including the Snowflake Parade, Artist Open Studios, a St. Lucia Festival, Heritage Christmas, [[Julotta]], and ''Annandag Jul'' among other entertainment and shopping events.

===Area attractions===
[[File:Sandzén Gallery Interior.jpg|thumb|The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery features the work of artist Birger Sandzén as well as other collections of fine art in their shows throughout the year (2012).]]

* [[Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery]]
* Red Barn Studio Museum<ref>https://www.redbarnstudio.org {{bare URL inline|date=April 2023}}</ref> 
* Clara Hatton Center (art museum and event space)<ref>https://www.clarahatton.art {{bare URL inline|date=April 2023}}</ref> 
* Smoky Valley Arts and Folk Life Center<ref>https://smokyvalleyartsandfolklifecenter.org {{bare URL inline|date=April 2023}}</ref>
* [[Coronado Heights]]
* [[Smoky Valley Roller Mill]]
* [[Broadway RFD]] (Kansas's longest-running outdoor theater, established in 1959)
* International Chess Institute of the Midwest, formerly known as the [[Anatoly Karpov]] International School of Chess<ref>{{cite web | url=http://anatolykarpovchessschool.org/history.html | title=Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess }}</ref> 
* [[Swedish Pavilion]] historic site
* Historic Homes Tour<ref>{{Cite web |date=1993 |title=Where did they live? Early Residences of Lindsborg, KS: A Street/Sidewalk Tour Guide |url=https://www.visitlindsborg.com/media/where_did_they_live_2015_print.pdf |website=Smoky Valley Historical Association}}</ref>

==Education==
[[File:Bethany College in Lindsborg Kansas KS USA.jpg|thumb|right|[[Bethany College (Kansas)|Bethany College]] (2013)]]

===Primary and secondary education===
The community is served by [[Smoky Valley USD 400]] public school district.<ref>[http://www.smokyvalley.org USD 400]</ref><ref>[http://www3.ksde.org/eddir/usd_map.pdf Kansas School District Boundary Map] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721071446/http://www3.ksde.org/eddir/usd_map.pdf |date=2011-07-21 }}</ref> Lindsborg is the home of: 
* Smoky Valley High School
* Smoky Valley Middle School
* Soderstrom Elementary

===College===
* [[Bethany College (Kansas)|Bethany College]]

===Other===
* The International Chess School of the Midwest, formerly called the [[Anatoly Karpov]] International School of [[Chess]], is located downtown.<ref>May 2006 ''[[National Geographic Magazine]]''</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=5467560233258368&id=235312706483173 International School of Chess of the Midwest distances itself from Karpov on its Facebook page]</ref>

==Transportation==
[[K-4 (Kansas highway)|K-4]] highway passes through Lindsborg. Bus service is provided daily towards [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]] and [[Salina, Kansas|Salina]] by BeeLine Express (subcontractor of [[Greyhound Lines]]).<ref>[http://www.beeline-express.com/ BeeLine Express]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.greyhound.com/ |title=Greyhound Lines |access-date=2016-01-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190906232014/https://www.greyhound.com/ |archive-date=2019-09-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Notable people==
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* [[Jay Emler]], former [[Kansas Senate]] majority leader from 2011 to 2014, former District 35 senator from 2001 to 2014, previously a Lindsborg municipal judge<ref>{{cite web | title = Biography for Jay Emler – Kansas Senate majority leader |url=http://kslegislature.org/li_2012/b2011_12/members/sen_emler_jay_1/ | access-date = 2013-03-04}}</ref>
* [[Ted Kessinger]], retired [[college football]] coach, member of [[College Football Hall of Fame]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=5180501 |publisher=[[ESPN]]|title=College Football|date= May 11, 2010}}</ref>
* [[Ebba Sundstrom Nylander|Ebba Nylander]], violinist and conductor born in Lindsborg
* [[John W. Peterson]], Gospel songwriter born in Lindsborg
* [[Birger Sandzén]], Swedish-born painter and teacher
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==Gallery==
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File:Old Depot - Lindsborg KS.jpg|Old Lindsborg railroad station, located in Heritage Square in Lindsborg.
File:Swedish Pavilion - Lindsborg KS.jpg|[[Swedish Pavilion]] from 1904 [[Louisiana Purchase Exposition|Saint Louis World's Fair]], 2009
File:Fremont Lutheran Church near Lindsborg Kansas KS USA.jpg|Fremont Lutheran Church (built 1870) near Lindsborg
File:Dugout from a former sod house in Lindsborg Kansas KS USA.jpg|Höglund Dugout, originally the home of the Gustaf and Maria Höglund family, where they lived while constructing their larger home and homestead. 12th Avenue off Wells Fargo Road one mile from Lindsborg.
File:Hemslojd Artist.jpg|The Hemslöjd specializes in imported Swedish goods and brightly colored Dala horses that are made in-house.
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in McPherson County, Kansas]]
** [[Berquist & Nelson Drugstore Building]] (1880)
** [[Clareen-Peterson Restaurant Building]] (1899)
** [[Farmers State Bank (Lindsborg, Kansas)|Farmers State Bank]] (1887)
** [[Holmberg and Johnson Blacksmith Shop]] (1900)
** [[Johnson House (Lindsborg, Kansas)|Johnson House]] (1887)
** [[Smoky Valley Roller Mill]] (1898)
** [[Swedish Pavilion]] (1904)
** [[Teichgraeber-Runbeck House]] (1906)
** [[United States Post Office–Lindsborg|Lindsborg United States Post Office]] (1938)
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Saline County, Kansas]]
** [[Coronado Heights]] (1936)

==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|McPherson County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about McPherson County, Kansas}}
* Wheeler, Wayne Leland. "An Analysis of Social Change in a Swedish-Immigrant Community: The Case of Lindsborg, Kansas." (PhD dissertation, University of Missouri-Columbia; ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 1959. 5905657).
* ''The Americanization of a Swedish Colony in Kansas''; Julius Lundstrom; 1972.
* ''Northern McPherson County Centennial Observance''; Marie E. Malm; Lindsborg News-Record, 1970.
* ''The Smoky Valley in the After Years''; Ruth B. Billdt; Lindsborg News-Record, 1969.
* ''Smoky Valley People: A History of Lindsborg, Kansas''; Emory K. Lindquist, 1953.
* ''Swedish Day in Lindsborg''; Mrs. Carl Peterson; Enterprise Journal; May 26, 1938.
* ''Lindsborg, Kansas: Fragments of History by the City Schools''; Lindsborg City Schools; 1927.

==External links==
{{Wikivoyage|Lindsborg (Kansas)}} 
{{Commons category|Lindsborg, Kansas}}
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* {{Official website|https://www.lindsborgcity.org|Lindsborg - Official}}
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260840 Lindsborg - Directory of Public Officials], League of Kansas Municipalities
;Historical
* [https://www.oldmillmuseum.org/ McPherson County Old Mill Museum]
* [https://sandzen.org/ Birger Sandzén Gallery]
* [http://specialcollections.wichita.edu/kw/towns.asp?town=Lindsborg&county=McPherson Historic Images of Lindsborg], Special Photo Collections at [[Wichita State University]] Library
* [http://www.kansasmemory.org/item/200214 Photo from 1961 Svensk Hyllnings Fest]

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