Editing Moline, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Elk County, Kansas}}
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'''Moline''' is a city in [[Elk County, Kansas|Elk County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 345.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Moline, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2047600 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504101905/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2047600 |archive-date=May 4, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>  Moline is located in south central Elk County at the intersection of [[U.S. Route 160 in Kansas|U.S. Highway 160]] and [[K-99 (Kansas highway)|K-99]].

Moline is known for being the home of Kansas' oldest swinging (suspension-type) bridge, built in 1904.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kansastravel.org/molineswingingbridge.htm|title=Moline Swinging Bridge and Waterfall - Moline, Kansas}}</ref> The bridge spans over a lower portion of a local stream, Wildcat Creek. Immediately to the west of the famous Swinging Bridge, there is a limestone water fall on an [[intermittent stream]].<ref name="skyways.org">{{cite web |url=http://www.skyways.org/kansas/towns/Moline/index.html |title=Moline, KS |website=www.skyways.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020829215958/http://www.skyways.org/kansas/towns/Moline/index.html |archive-date=2002-08-29}}</ref>

==History==
Moline is located on a slightly elevated plateau in the valley of Wildcat Creek, named so by the indigenous Native Americans because of the prominent number of wildcats ([[Bobcat|bobcat]]s) that lived along the stream. In early 1879 as the Santa Fe Railway extended westward from [[Independence, Missouri]], towns sprang up vigorously along the line.<ref>Mann, Henrietta. ''A Brief Historical Sketch of the Settlements of Elk County'' (Pittsburg: Master's Thesis, Kansas State Teachers College, 1940).</ref> The Land and Town Company chartered the land for the city on July 21, 1879 and laid out the town.<ref>*Rydjord, John (1972). Kansas Place-Names. University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, Oklahoma. p. 282. {{ISBN|0-8061-0994-7}}.</ref> The name Moline was decided upon at the suggestion of Mr. J.F. Chapman, of the original town company, who came from the area of [[Moline, Illinois]], and because the farmers in the area largely used the [[Moline Plow Company|Moline plow]].<ref>"Transactions of the Kansas State Historical Society: 1901-1902, Together with Addresses at Annual Meetings, Memorials, and Miscellaneous Papers." Vol. VII, Topeka: W.Y. Morgan, State Printer 1902.</ref>

The first post office in Moline was established in September 1879.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:EK |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=8 June 2014 |url-status=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009134609/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:EK |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.35|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/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=2012-07-02}}</ref>

==Demographics==
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|1880= 79
|1890= 527
|1900= 695
|1910= 808
|1920= 950
|1930= 897
|1940= 870
|1950= 871
|1960= 698
|1970= 555
|1980= 553
|1990= 473
|2000= 457
|2010= 371
|2020= 345
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 345 people, 146 households, and 89 families in Moline.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Moline%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,029.9 per square mile (397.6/km{{sup|2}}). There were 188 housing units at an average density of 561.2 per square mile (216.7/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=Moline%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 90.43% (312) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (85.51% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.58% (2) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 2.03% (7) [[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]], 1.74% (6) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 5.22% (18) 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=Moline%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 7.83% (27) 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=Moline%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 146 households, 24.7% had children under the age of 18; 44.5% were married couples living together; 29.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.5% of households consisted of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.6.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Moline%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 6.7% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Moline%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

24.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 17.1% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.6 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $35,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,521) and the median family income was $35,893 (+/- $17,958).<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=Moline%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $20,625 (+/- $9,327) versus $18,750 (+/- $7,831) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $20,333 (+/- $4,080).<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=Moline%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 30.3% of families and 32.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 44.2% of those under the age of 18 and 17.7% 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=Moline%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=Moline%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 371 people, 177 households, and 95 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1060.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 229 housing units at an average density of {{convert|654.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.8% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 177 households, of which 20.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.3% were non-families. 40.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 48.8 years. 18.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 25.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% 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 457 people, 211 households, and 116 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,318.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 255 housing units at an average density of {{convert|735.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.65% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.44% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.66% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.06% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.19% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.94% of the population.

There were 211 households, out of which 17.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.0% were non-families. 42.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 17.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 37.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,143, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $27,750 versus $14,792 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,076. About 16.7% of families and 28.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 55.6% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The community is served by [[West Elk USD 282]] public school district.  School unification consolidated Moline, [[Howard, Kansas|Howard]] and [[Severy, Kansas|Severy]] schools forming USD 282. West Elk High School is located in Howard. The West Elk High School mascot is Patriots.<ref>{{cite web | title = West Elk Schools | publisher = USD 282 | url = http://westelk.us/ | accessdate = 4 January 2017}}</ref>

Moline High School closed through school unification. The Moline High School mascot was Hornets.<ref>{{cite web | title = 1957 MOLINE HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK - Moline, KS| publisher = classmates| url = http://www.classmates.com/yearbooks/Moline-High-School/27420| accessdate = 7 January 2017}}</ref>

==Museums==

===Shaffer House Museum and Art Center===
Moline is home to the historic Shaffer House Museum and Art Center. It is located at the corner of 2nd and Plum Streets, and is a three-story building which was originally a rooming house, it was later converted to a doctor's office and hospital run by Dr. C.E. Shaffer. The Shaffer Museum is operated by a group of local volunteer citizens and is open May through August from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Admission to the facility is free of charge. The Shaffer Museum features historical exhibits of an early 1900s kitchen and bedroom, a 1917 photographer's studio, 20th century medical equipment, many local antique farming tools, and mementos from the Ames Chevrolet dealership, which was located in Moline, KS and before closing due to fire was considered the oldest continuously operating family owned Chevrolet dealership in the United States. The museum also contains historically significant items from local schools including Moline High School which is no longer in operation. In addition, the museum features artifacts including articles and photographs of one of the United States' great World War II aviation heroes, [[Leon W. Johnson|General Leon Johnson]], who spent most of his childhood in Moline.<ref name="skyways.org"/>

==Community Festivals and Events==

===Moline Crazy Days===
Crazy Days,<ref name="skyways.org"/> as it is referred to locally, is a Moline festival event open completely to the public and is always held the during the last full weekend of June at the Griffin City Park. The event starts off Friday evening with a "bean feed" consisting of ham and beans, cornbread, and all the fixings.  After the bean feed, a baked-goods benefit auction is held at the same location with the proceeds used to make improvements and repairs to the local Moline infrastructure.  Saturday morning kicks off with a community parade which usually consists of local law enforcement, ambulances, fire fighters, cowboys and cowgirls on their horses, farmers on their tractors, children in wagons and on bicycles, teens on ATVs, and a variety of unique floats created by local organizations and businesses, all of whom throw candy to youngsters lined up on each side of the main street.  After the parade, there are many events at the Griffin Park.  Local talents provide music for the crowd, and hamburgers are served by the local chapter of the Elk County Cattlewoman's Association.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://users.pld.com/millerfy/Elk%20County%20Cattle%20Women.htm |title=Elk County Cattle Women |accessdate=2014-03-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070516185432/http://users.pld.com/millerfy/Elk%20County%20Cattle%20Women.htm |archivedate=2007-05-16 }}</ref>  The festival commences with music and games until sundown. Once it is dark, a fireworks display is put on in the field adjacent to Griffin Park and the event is concluded.

===Elk County Rodeo===
Among the most popular events held in Moline each year is the annual Elk County Rodeo,<ref>https://www.facebook.com/ElkCountyRodeoMolineKS {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> held on July 3 and 4 at the Elk County Rodeo Grounds, located at the Junction of US-160 and K-99. The rodeo begins each night with a patriotic local tradition displaying a flag that is carried around the arena by a local cowboy as [[Johnny Cash|Johnny Cash's]] "[[Ragged Old Flag]]" is played in remembrance of the fight for America's independence and freedom. The first event is [[mutton busting]] for the youth, and then is followed by the usual array of rodeo events including [[Calf Roping|calf roping]], [[Bareback bronc and Saddle bronc riding|bareback and saddle bronc riding]], [[barrel racing]], and the most popular, [[bull riding]]. The second night is a repeat of the first, except following the rodeo there is a fireworks display, which is followed by a concert and dance.

==Recreation==

===Moline New City Lake (North)===
Moline New City Lake is located in the scenic Osage Questas region in southeast Kansas just one mile north of Moline. Native tall grass prairie comprises most of the lake's 4,742 acre [[drainage basin]] and helps maintain the average 36 inches of water transparency. The lake is located one and one-half miles north of the city of Moline. Construction of the lake was completed on February 18, 1983 for the purposes of flood control, civic water supply, and recreation. The city of Moline still uses the lake as its primary water supply. The 185 acre lake is surrounded by 257 acres of city owned and managed property. Improvements at the lake include a paved boat ramp, boat loading dock, five shelter houses, handicapped accessible outhouse, five earthen and rip-rapped fishing piers.{{Citation needed|date=March 2014}}

===Moline Old City Lake (South)===
Moline Old City Lake is located in the scenic Osage Questas region in southeast Kansas approximately one mile west of moline on U.S. Highway 160, one mile south on Road 12, and one-half mile west on Cyclone Road. Native tall grass prairie comprises most of the lake's 5,760 acre drainage basin and this combined with the aquatic vegetation helps to maintain 42 inches of water transparency. The lake is located two miles west and one-half mile south of the city of Moline. The [[Works Progress Administration]] completed construction of the lake in 1937 for the purposes of flood control, civic water supply, and recreation. The city of Moline no longer uses the lake for potable water supply. The 65 acre lake is surrounded by 85 acres of city owned and managed property. Improvements at the lake include a concrete boat ramp, shelter house, ADA approved outhouse, and picnic tables.{{Citation needed|date=March 2014}}

==Notable people==
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* [[Leon W. Johnson|Leon Johnson]], United States Air Force four-star general and [[World War II]] [[Medal of Honor]] recipient.

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

==External links==
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260894 Moline - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/moline.pdf Moline city map], KDOT

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