Zurich, Kansas

city in Kansas, United States

Zurich is a city in Rooks County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 89 people lived there.[3]

Zurich, Kansas
Zurich Community Center est 1930
Zurich Community Center est 1930
Location within Rooks County and Kansas
Location within Rooks County and Kansas
KDOT map of Rooks County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°13′56″N 99°26′05″W / 39.23222°N 99.43472°W / 39.23222; -99.43472[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyRooks
Founded1870s
Incorporated1946
Named forZurich, Switzerland
Area
 • Total0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Land0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Population
 • Total89
 • Density490/sq mi (190/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67663
Area code785
FIPS code20-81025
GNIS ID2397404[1]

History change

Zurich was created on the plains of northwest Kansas in the late 1870s. In 1880, John and Armenda Webb, who were born in Zurich, Switzerland, filed a US postal service application using the name of their birthplace, Zurich. The application was approved. Armenda Webb became the first postmaster of Zurich. She ran the post office from her home.[4][5]

Union Pacific Railroad built a railroad through western Kansas in 1888. The line was went just south of Zurich where a train depot was created.[6]

In 1918, fire destroyed most of the Zurich business district when the west side of Main Street caught fire. Three years later, fire destroyed the post office, creamery, and a store in northern Main Street.[7][8][9]

The post office in Zurich was ended in 1996.[5]

Geography change

Zurich is at 39°13′56″N 99°26′5″W / 39.23222°N 99.43472°W / 39.23222; -99.43472 (39.232265, -99.4347). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.18 square miles (0.47 km2). All of it is land.[10]

People change

Historical population
Census Pop.
1950186
196024431.2%
1970189−22.5%
1980185−2.1%
1990151−18.4%
2000126−16.6%
201099−21.4%
202089−10.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census change

In 2020, there were 89 people, 46 households, and 22 families living in Zurich. Of the households, 82.6% owned their home and 17.4% rented their home.

The median age was 47.8 years. Of the people, 93.3% were White, 1.1% were Native American, 1.1% were Asian, 1.1% were Pacific Islanders, 3.4% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the people.[3][11]

2010 census change

In 2010, there were 99 people, 46 households, and 24 families living in Zurich.[12]

Education change

Zurich High School was consolidated to Palco High School in 1955. Zurich grade school closed in 1977.[13] The Zurich grade school mascot was the Wildcats.[14]

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Zurich, Kansas
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  4. "Origin", Plainville Times, 28 August 1980, p.1.
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  6. Gannett, Henry (1898). A Gazetteer of Kansas. Govt. Print. Off. p. 246.
  7. "Big Fire at Zurich", Plainville Times, 1 August 1918, p.1.
  8. "Destructive Fire at Zurich", Plainville Times, 26 May 1921, p.1.
  9. McClellan, Mrs. Lee. "A History of Logan Township", Plainville Times, 3 August 1961, p.3.
  10. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  11. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  12. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  13. "Parents Vote To Close Zurich School", Plainville Times, 1 September 1977, p.1
  14. "Zurich Grade News", Plainville Times, 5 February 1970, p.11

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