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Baxter Springs, Kansas

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By the 1940s, however, much of the high-quality ore had been mined, and the industry declined in the region. Some towns became defunct, and Hockerville, Lincolnville, Douthit, Zincville and others disappeared. The mining practices of the time caused considerable environmental degradation in the region. Federal and state restoration efforts have helped to improve the land since the late twentieth century.
467:. A trading post was established at the springs. Some Native Americans and European-American settlers began to develop a community around the post. The 19th-century settlers eventually named the city and nearby springs after early settler A. Baxter. He had claimed land about 1850 and built a frontier tavern or inn. 443:. The Osage regularly stopped at the springs for healing on their way to summer hunting grounds. They made the trail by clearing it of brush and large rocks, and constructing earthen ramps to the fords. Wide enough for eight horsemen to ride abreast, the trail was the first improved road in Kansas and Oklahoma. 618:
transcontinental highway connecting Chicago and Los Angeles. The highway became known informally as America's "Main Street", because it used the main arteries of many cities. Designation as Route 66 stimulated related growth along the highway, including of motels and fast food places, and it gained a
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living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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estimates show that the median household income was $ 37,926 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 8,483) and the median family income was $ 54,219 (+/- $ 13,154). Males had a median income of $ 31,010 (+/- $ 2,470) versus $ 27,361 (+/- $ 9,774) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old
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Of the 1,595 households, 29.9% had children under the age of 18; 43.8% were married couples living together; 28.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.1% of households consisted of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average
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The town organized the Stockyards and Drovers Association to buy and sell cattle. They constructed corrals for up to 20,000 head of cattle, supplied with ample grazing lands and fresh water. Texas cattle trade stimulated the growth of related businesses, and Baxter Springs grew rapidly. The town was
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Baxter Springs certainly benefited from the business and revenues generated by regional mining activity. Many of the mine owners and operators built ambitious houses here to reflect their success. In addition, in the early 1900s many mining executives built their business offices in Baxter Springs.
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23.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 102.9 males.
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in large veins in the tri-state area revived the area towns from the economic doldrums in the early twentieth century. In the early days of Baxter Springs, lead had been found in small quantities along Spring Creek, but it was of poor quality. It was suspected that higher grade ore could be found,
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living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.02.
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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The median age in the city was 38 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
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counted 3,888 people, 1,595 households, and 979 families in Baxter Springs. The population density was 1,234.7 per square mile (476.7/km). There were 1,898 housing units at an average density of 602.7 per square mile (232.7/km). The racial makeup was 78.86% (3,066)
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regularly the rowdy gathering place of cowboys, and saloons, livery stables, brothels and hotels were developed to support their seasonal business. At the same time other settlers were building schools and churches, to support family life.
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but only at deeper depths. The Baxter Springs City Council by Ordinance 42 enacted provisions that greatly limited any mining within city limits. Their actions protected the land in the city; nearby towns have suffered from mining-related
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later in the century, cattlemen no longer needed to conduct the cattle drives, or to use Baxter Springs as a way station to markets. The first railroad to enter Texas from the north, completed in 1872, was the
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Since the late 20th century, the town has reserved the land of Riverside Park along the Spring River. This has renewed the community's connection and preserved access to the river and its green banks.
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was 1,362.7 inhabitants per square mile (526.1/km). There were 2,053 housing units at an average density of 660.1 per square mile (254.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 85.2%
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household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.3. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 14.5% of the population.
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were passing on their way to Texas for the winter. They attacked Fort Blair. Part of the garrison was away from the fort on assignment. The remainder, mostly
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After temporarily reinforcing the fort, the United States abandoned the Baxter Springs area later that year. It moved its troops to the better fortified
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cattlemen and stock raisers drove large herds of cattle from the southern plains, and used Baxter Springs as a way point to the northern markets at
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in the city was $ 28,876, and the median income for a family was $ 33,933. Males had a median income of $ 27,005 versus $ 19,038 for females. The
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forced out of the Southeast United States to west of the Mississippi River. This area was defined by the United States as part of their
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state border, though the incorporated area of the city extends to the border. It is also about 13 miles (21 km) west-southwest of
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Most of the town's growth took place after the war, when it began to develop at a rapid pace. By 1867, entrepreneurs had constructed a
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by 1803. It started from their winter territory east of Baxter Springs and extended southwest to their summer hunting grounds at the
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As ranchers started shipping their beef directly from Texas, business in Baxter Springs and other cow towns fell off sharply.
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prominent place in popular culture. Baxter Spring was one of only three towns through which Route 66 passed in Kansas.
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There were 1,754 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were
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was $ 30,629 (+/- $ 3,847). Approximately, 9.6% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the
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of 2010, there were 4,238 people, 1,754 households, and 1,151 families residing in the city. The
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for the city was $ 13,789. About 9.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the
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bypasses it to the northeast. The center of town is less than two miles (3 km) from the
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baxter Springs, Kansas
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Baxter Springs Centennial - The Baxter Springs Story - 100 Years, 1858-1958.
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In 1926, the downtown main street was designated as part of the historic
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Hugh L. Thompson, "Baxter Springs as a Military Post—1862–1863,"
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History of Cherokee County, Kansas and representative citizens,
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around the springs for travelers brought by the new railroad.
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Vol. 3, pp. 32-4 (from the Kansas State Historical Society).
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William C. Pollard, Jr., "Kansas Forts During the Civil War"
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had lived along the waterways throughout the west. The
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Around 1868 there was a great demand for beef in the
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On October 4, 1863, some 400 men of the pro-Southern
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and moved through Baxter Springs on April 27, 2014.
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Index

City
Downtown Baxter Springs (2008)
Location within Cherokee County and Kansas
Cherokee County
Kansas
KDOT map of Cherokee County (legend)
KDOT
Cherokee County
legend
37°01′10″N 94°44′06″W / 37.01944°N 94.73500°W / 37.01944; -94.73500
Country
State
Kansas
County
Cherokee
Incorporated
Named for
Time zone
UTC-6
CST
DST
UTC-5
ZIP code
Area code
620
FIPS code
GNIS ID
City webpage
Cherokee County
Kansas

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