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词条 Eureka, Kansas
释义

  1. History

     2016 tornado  2018 tornado 

  2. Geography

     Climate 

  3. Demographics

     2010 census  2000 census 

  4. Transportation

     Airport 

  5. Area attractions

  6. Notable people

  7. Gallery

  8. See also

  9. References

  10. Further reading

  11. External links

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}}Eureka is a city and county seat of Greenwood County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2010 census, the city population was 2,633,[3] the 2015 census estimate declined to 2,450.[4]

History

The first settlement at Eureka was in 1857.[5] The first post office in Eureka was established in August 1858.[6] Eureka was laid out in 1867, and it was incorporated in 1870.[5] The city is named from the Greek expression Eureka, meaning "I have found it".[7]

2016 tornado

An EF2 tornado struck Eureka on July 7, 2016 at 9:45 pm. Over 143 total structures, including at least 50 homes, businesses, a nursing home, and grain elevator were damaged. No people were injured.[8][9][10]

2018 tornado

An EF3 tornado struck Eureka on June 26, 2018 at 7:21 pm (daylight). A total of 175 structures were damaged or destroyed. 78 homes were damaged (12 not livable, 10 totaled), and 8 people were injured.[11]

Geography

Eureka is located at {{coord|37|49|22|N|96|17|22|W|type:city}} (37.822745, −96.289583).[12] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|2.28|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.[13]

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, Eureka has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[14]

Demographics

{{US Census population
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|1890= 2259
|1900= 2091
|1910= 2333
|1920= 2606
|1930= 3698
|1940= 3803
|1950= 3958
|1960= 4055
|1970= 3576
|1980= 3425
|1990= 2974
|2000= 2914
|2010= 2633
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2010 census

As of the census[16] of 2010, there were 2,633 people, 1,171 households, and 663 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1154.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,410 housing units at an average density of {{convert|618.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 1,171 households of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 43.2 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,914 people, 1,278 households, and 756 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,490.1 people per square mile (574.0/km²). There were 1,561 housing units at an average density of 798.3 per square mile (307.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.26% White, 0.14% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.96% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.64% of the population.

There were 1,278 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.8% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.8% 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 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,410, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $27,066 versus $20,870 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,142. About 9.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Airport

Eureka Municipal Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) north of the central business district of Eureka.[17]

Area attractions

  • Greenwood Hotel, a historic hotel and cattle trading center
Former Attractions
  • Eureka Downs, defunct horse racing facility
  • Utopia College, former two-year college founded by Roger Babson
  • Fort Montgomery, a frontier military fort

Notable people

  • Jim Brothers (1941–2013) – figurative sculptor.
  • Charles Errickson (1897–1985) – head football coach at Ottawa University, head football and basketball coach at Washburn University
  • John Erickson (1863–1946) – 8th Governor of Montana, United States Senator, practiced law in Eureka.
  • Lamon Harkness (1850–1915) – Businessman and Standard Oil heir.
  • Fred Jackson (1868–1931) – U.S. Representative from Kansas.
  • Kathy Patrick – author, founder of Pulpwood Queens book club.
  • Tyrel Reed (1989) – basketball player who played for the University of Kansas.
  • Wes Santee (1932–2010) – middle distance runner.
  • Bob Whittaker (1939) – U.S. Representative from Kansas 1979 to 1991; born in Eureka.[18]
  • John Woods (1911–1950) – United States Army master sergeant, executioner at Nuremberg Trials.

Gallery

  • Historic Images of Eureka, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library

See also

{{Portal|Kansas}}
  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Greenwood County, Kansas
    • Eureka Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Depot
    • Eureka Carnegie Library
    • Greenwood Hotel
    • Robertson House

References

1. ^Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) details for Eureka, Kansas; United States Geological Survey (USGS); October 13, 1978.
2. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=31 January 2008 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=September 11, 2013 |df= }}
3. ^{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=March 27, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721034521/http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |archivedate=July 21, 2011 |df= }}
4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}
5. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o8X5krq3fP8C&pg=PA599#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=599}}
6. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:GW |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828–1961 (archive) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=June 10, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009130538/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3AGW |archivedate=October 9, 2013 |df= }}
7. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA122#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=122}}
8. ^Tornado mangles homes, nursing center in Eureka; The Wichita-Eagle; July 7, 2016.
9. ^Tornado hits Eureka, homes and businesses hit, search underway; KSN tv; July 7, 2016.
10. ^Nearly 150 structures damaged in Eureka as tornado cleanup continues; KSN tv; July 9, 2016.
11. ^{{cite web |title=EF-3 tornado hits Eureka, damages 78 homes and injures 8 |url=https://www.kansas.com/news/weather/tornado/article213905744.html |publisher=The Wichita Eagle |accessdate=June 27, 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628010830/https://www.kansas.com/news/weather/tornado/article213905744.html |archivedate=June 27, 2018 |date=June 27, 2018 |dead-url=no}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=23 April 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
13. ^{{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=6 July 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/64vfLAeJ2?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=January 24, 2012 |df= }}
14. ^Climate Summary for Eureka, Kansas
15. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
16. ^{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=6 July 2012}}
17. ^{{FAA-airport|ID=13K|use=PU|own=PU|site=06589.*A}}. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective May 31, 2012.
18. ^{{cite web|url= http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000426|title=WHITTAKER, Robert Russell, (1939 – )|publisher= Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |accessdate= October 4, 2012}}

Further reading

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

External links

{{Commons category|Eureka, Kansas}}
City
  • {{Official website|http://www.eurekaks.org|Official city website}}
  • [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260688 Overview of Eureka government], League of Kansas Municipalities
  • Greenwood County Historical Society Museum
  • Eureka Lake
Schools
  • USD 389, local school district
  • USD 389 School District Boundary Map, KDOT
Maps
  • Eureka City Map, KDOT
{{Greenwood County, Kansas}}

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