Silverdale, Kansas

Silverdale is an unincorporated community in Silverdale Township, Cowley County, Kansas, United States.[1]

Silverdale, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Cowley County (legend)
Silverdale
Silverdale
Coordinates: 37°2′31″N 96°54′12″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCowley
TownshipSilverdale
Elevation
[1]
1,089 ft (332 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67005
Area code620
FIPS code20-65550[1]
GNIS ID469029[1]

History

The post office was established June 5, 1871, and temporarily closed October 19, 1883 before being reopened December 12, 1883. It was permanently closed on July 31, 1964.[2]

In 1912, Silverdale was described as a hamlet with a hotel, general store, bank, and other businesses, and in 1910 the population was 100.[3] Today only a church and limestone quarry remain with perhaps a dozen residences. The quarry specialized in fine cut, quality limestone.

Geography

Silverdale is located in southern Kansas, between U.S. Route 166 and the Oklahoma state line. It is about 8 miles east of Arkansas City and is near the Arkansas River.

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Silverdale as a census-designated place (CDP).

Economy

Silverdale Quality Stone is the only business in the community, which dates back to 1874.[4]

Education

The community is served by Arkansas City USD 470 public school district.

References
  1. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) details for Silverdale, Kansas; United States Geological Survey (USGS); October 13, 1978.
  2. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  3. "Silverdale - KS-Cyclopedia - 1912". www.ksgenweb.org. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  4. "Our History". Silverdale Quality Stone. Archived from the original on June 13, 2021.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Cowley County, Kansas, including historical information about its communities


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