Editing Ramona, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Marion County, Kansas}}
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'''Ramona''' is a city in [[Marion County, Kansas|Marion County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 78.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Ramona, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2058375 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111202949/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2058375 |archive-date=November 11, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>  The city name is a Spanish name.  It is located southwest of [[Herington, Kansas|Herington]] next to a railroad.

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==History==
[[File:Stouffer's Railroad Map of Kansas 1915-1918 Marion County.png|thumb|left|1915 Railroad Map of [[Marion County, Kansas|Marion County]]]]

===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===
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 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 Ramona.<ref name="Marion-Co-History">{{Cite web|url=http://www.marioncoks.net/AboutMarionCounty/History/tabid/7634/Default.aspx|title=The History of Marion County and Courthouse|website=marioncoks.net}}</ref>

The city name '''Ramona''' is a Spanish name.  Land ownership of the Ramona area dates back when the area belonged to Spain.  Manuel De Lisa, a New Orleans merchant, petitioned his government for a large land grant in the Ramona area on July 16, 1799.<ref>Marion County Kansas, Past and Present; Sondra Van Meter; 1972.</ref>

In 1887, the [[Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway]] built a main line from [[Herington, Kansas|Herington]] through Ramona to [[Pratt, Kansas|Pratt]].<ref name="Rock Island Rail History">{{Cite web|url=http://home.covad.net/~scicoatnsew/rihist4.htm|title=Rock Island Rail History|website=covad.net}}</ref>  In 1888, this line was extended to [[Liberal, Kansas|Liberal]].  Later, it was extended to [[Tucumcari, New Mexico]] and [[El Paso, Texas]].  It foreclosed in 1891 and taken over by [[Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway]], which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as [[Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad]], merged in 1988 with [[Missouri Pacific Railroad]], and finally merged in 1997 with [[Union Pacific Railroad]].  Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".

A post office was established in Ramona on August 9, 1887.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:MN |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=14 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009130856/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:MN |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref>

===21st century===
In 2010, the [[Keystone Pipeline|Keystone-Cushing Pipeline]] (Phase II) was constructed near Ramona, north to south through [[Marion County, Kansas|Marion County]], with much controversy over road damage, tax exemption, and environmental concerns (if a leak ever occurs).<ref>[http://www.gpace.org/news/marion-county-commission-calls-out-legislative-leadership-on-pipeline-deal/ Keystone Pipeline - ''Marion County Commission calls out Legislative Leadership on Pipeline Deal''; April 18, 2010.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111022015437/http://www.gpace.org/news/marion-county-commission-calls-out-legislative-leadership-on-pipeline-deal/ |date=October 22, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www2.ljworld.com/news/2010/dec/10/transcanada-inspecting-keystone-pipeline/|title=TransCanada Corp. inspecting Keystone pipeline|date=December 10, 2010 |website=ljworld.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hillsborofreepress.com/countywidenews/county-ask-transcanada-for-pipeline-emergency-plan|title= County Ask TransCanada For Pipeline Emergency Plan |website=Hillsboro Free Press}}</ref>

==Geography==
Ramona is located in the scenic [[Flint Hills]] and [[Great Plains]] of the state of [[Kansas]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.31|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> The county line lies 0.5 mile north of Ramona.

==Demographics==
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|1920= 303
|1930= 240
|1940= 236
|1950= 190
|1960= 132
|1970= 121
|1980= 116
|1990= 106
|2000= 94
|2010= 187
|2020= 78
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 78 people, 39 households, and 27 families in Ramona.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Ramona%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 268.0 per square mile (103.5/km{{sup|2}}). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 185.6 per square mile (71.6/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=Ramona%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 94.87% (74) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (94.87% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.0% (0) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 3.85% (3) [[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]], 0.0% (0) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.28% (1) 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=Ramona%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 1.28% (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=Ramona%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 39 households, 43.6% had children under the age of 18; 33.3% were married couples living together; 17.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 20.5% of households consisted of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.4 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=Ramona%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 5.1% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Ramona%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

21.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 14.1% from 25 to 44, 46.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.8 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $41,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,924) and the median family income was $48,750 (+/- $11,319).<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=Ramona%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 27.3% of families and 39.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 66.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% 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=Ramona%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=Ramona%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 187 people, 66 households, and 45 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|603.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 90 housing units at an average density of {{convert|290.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 4.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 66 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.36.

The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 35.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.

==Government==
The Ramona government consists of a mayor and five council members.  The council meets the second and last Mondays of each month at 7PM.<ref name="gov1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.lkm.org/directory/cities.php?ID=461|title=Ramona - Directory of Public Officials|website=lkm.org}}</ref>
* City Hall, 311 "D" Street.
* U.S. Post Office, 215 "D" Street.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Centre USD 397]] public school district.  The high school is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network between five area high schools.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.teen632.org/|title=TECHNOLOGY EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION NETWORK INTERLOCAL #632|website=TECHNOLOGY EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION NETWORK INTERLOCAL #632}}</ref>
* [[Centre High School|Centre School]]; 2374 310th St, Lost Springs, KS; between [[Lost Springs, Kansas|Lost Springs]] and [[Lincolnville, Kansas|Lincolnville]], east of [[U.S. Route 77#Kansas|U.S. 77]] highway.

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

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

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===
Ramona is served by the [[Union Pacific Railroad]], formerly the [[Southern Pacific Transportation Company|Southern Pacific]], and prior, the [[Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad]]. Ramona is located on UP's Golden State main line to [[El Paso, Texas]], and has a [[rail siding]] for train meets before entering UP's [[Herington, Kansas]] Yard. The line was originally built by the [[Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railroad]].

===Utilities===
* Internet
** Fiber Optics is provided by TCT.
** Satellite is provided by [[HughesNet]], [[StarBand]], [[Wildblue|WildBlue]].
* TV
** Fiber Optics is provided by TCT.
** Satellite is provided by [[DirecTV]], [[Dish Network]].
** Terrestrial is provided by regional [[digital television|digital TV]] stations.
* Telephone
** Fiber Optics is provided by TCT.
* Electricity
** City is provided by [[Westar Energy]].
** Rural is provided by Flint Hills RECA.
* Natural Gas is provided by [[Atmos Energy]].
* Water
** City is provided by Marion County RWD #1, billed by City of Ramona.
** Rural is provided by Marion County RWD #1.
* Sewer
** Service is provided by City of Ramona.
* Trash
** Service is provided by M&K Trash.

==See also==
* [[Marion County, Kansas#Historical maps|Historical Maps of Marion County, Kansas]]
* [[Centre High School]]

==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|Marion County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Marion County, Kansas}}
* ''A Century of Memories: The Ramona Story, Early History and Settlement, 1887-1987''; Ramona Centennial Committee; 98 pages; 1987.

==External links==
{{Commons category|Ramona, Kansas}}
;City
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260993 Ramona - Directory of Public Officials], League of Kansas Municipalities
;Historical
* [http://www.ramonaks.com/aboutramona/history History of Ramona]
* [https://lostkscommunities.omeka.net/items/show/134 Ramona History]
* [http://specialcollections.wichita.edu/kw/towns.asp?town=Ramona&county=Marion Historic Images of Ramona], Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130509035324/http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/marion/library/cemetery/CemList.html Marion County cemetery list], archive of KsGenWeb
* [https://www.kshs.org/p/marion-county-history-bibliography/13487 Marion County history bibliography],  [http://www.kshs.org/p/marion-county-schools-bibliography/13662 Marion County school bibliography], Kansas Historical Society
;Maps
* [https://archive.org/download/usgs_drg_ks_38097_e1/o38097e1.tif Topo Map of Ramona area], USGS

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