Doniphan County, Kansas

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Doniphan County, Kansas
Doniphan County Courthouse Troy Kansas.jpg
Map of Kansas highlighting Doniphan County
Location in the U.S. state of Kansas
Map of the United States highlighting Kansas
Kansas's location in the U.S.
Founded August 25, 1855
Named for Alexander William Doniphan
Seat Troy
Largest city Wathena
Area
 • Total 398 sq mi (1,031 km2)
 • Land 393 sq mi (1,018 km2)
 • Water 4.9 sq mi (13 km2), 1.2%
Population
 • (2010) 7,945
 • Density 20/sq mi (8/km²)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.dpcountyks.com

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Doniphan County (county code DP) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 7,945.[1] Its county seat is Troy,[2] and its most populous city is Wathena.

Doniphan County is included in the St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS Combined Statistical Area.

History

Doniphan County was established August 25, 1855, and organized on September 18, 1855. It is named for the U.S. cavalry commander Colonel Alexander W. Doniphan[3] (1808–1887) of Liberty, Missouri, who played an important part in the Mexican-American War. He was a zealous partisan in the failed effort made to extend slavery into Kansas.[citation needed]

Law and government

Doniphan County is served by a Board of County Commissioners composed of one elected official from each of three districts. The commissioners serve four-year terms with the 2nd and 3rd district elections following two years after the 1st district election. The board is responsible for setting the county's policies, procedures, and budgets as well as overseeing functions of their respective road and bridge shops. In addition, the board acts as the Board of County Canvassers and canvasses votes cast at each election. The county has adopted comprehensive county planning and zoning codes. The cities are governed by mayors and city councils. Government services are paid for through a sales tax, property tax, and an ad valorem tax mill levy.[citation needed]

Although the Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 to allow the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with the approval of voters, Doniphan County remained a prohibition, or "dry", county until 2012.[4]

In Presidential elections, Doniphan County has voted Republican for at least the last 13 elections,[5] and possibly since statehood.[6] In the last four Presidential elections, the Republican candidate has received over 60% of the vote.[7]

Geography

Doniphan County is located in the northeastern corner of the state—it is bordered by Nebraska to the north and Missouri to the east. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 398 square miles (1,030 km2), of which 393 square miles (1,020 km2) is land and 4.9 square miles (13 km2) (1.2%) is water.[8] It is the third-smallest county in Kansas by land area and second-smallest by total area.

Geographic features

The Missouri River defines the border in the north and east. Eight barge lines travel the river, and a Port Authority is located across the river in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The river provides much of the water for the eastern part of the county. Interior cities, such as Troy and Highland, receive their water from underground wells. The Wolf River flows through western portions of the county and north into the Missouri River.

Major highways

The only major highway serving the county is U.S. Highway 36, an east/west route traveling through St. Joseph. Troy, Elwood, and Wathena lie along this route. Kansas state highways K-7, K-20, K-120, K-136, K-137, and K-238 serve other areas of the county. K-7 has been designated a scenic byway. (See the map below.)

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1860 8,083 —
1870 13,969 72.8%
1880 14,257 2.1%
1890 13,535 −5.1%
1900 15,079 11.4%
1910 14,422 −4.4%
1920 13,438 −6.8%
1930 14,063 4.7%
1940 12,936 −8.0%
1950 10,499 −18.8%
1960 9,574 −8.8%
1970 9,107 −4.9%
1980 9,268 1.8%
1990 8,134 −12.2%
2000 8,249 1.4%
2010 7,945 −3.7%
Est. 2014 7,874 [9] −0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2013[1]
Population pyramid

As of the U.S. Census in 2000,[14] there were 8,249 people, 3,173 households, and 2,183 families residing in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 3,489 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.85% White, 2.00% Black or African American, 1.21% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 3,173 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 11.80% from 18 to 24, 24.70% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,537, and the median income for a family was $39,357. Males had a median income of $28,096 versus $19,721 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,849. About 9.00% of families and 11.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.30% of those under age 18 and 12.50% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Unified school districts

Colleges and universities

Highland Community College was the first college established in the state when the Highland University charter was granted by the Territorial Legislature in 1858. Over time the college lost its affiliation with the Presbyterian Church and changed its name several times before becoming a regional rural community college. (Web site)

Communities

2005 KDOT Map of Doniphan County (map legend)

Cities

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Unincorporated communities

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Townships

Doniphan County is divided into nine mostly rural townships. The three townships with the greatest population lie along U.S. Highway 36. None of the cities within the county are considered governmentally independent, and all figures for the township include those of the cities. In the following table, the population center is the largest city (or cities) included in that township's population total, if it is of a significant size.

Township FIPS Population
center		 Population Population
density
/km² (/sq mi)		 Land area
km² (sq mi)		 Water area
km² (sq mi)		 Water % Geographic coordinates
Burr Oak 09500 153 2 (5) 81 (31) 2 (1) 2.73% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Center 11700 Troy 1,743 11 (28) 162 (63) 2 (1) 1.31% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Independence 33850 342 4 (9) 96 (37) 0 (0) 0.01% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Iowa 34400 Highland 1,694 8 (20) 216 (83) 2 (1) 1.05% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Marion 44675 226 5 (13) 45 (17) 1 (1) 2.84% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Union 72125 360 4 (10) 94 (36) 0 (0) 0.09% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Washington 75600 Wathena,
Elwood		 3,066 36 (94) 85 (33) 4 (1) 4.30% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Wayne 76100 226 2 (6) 92 (36) 1 (0) 0.73% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Wolf River 80275 439 3 (8) 145 (56) 0 (0) 0.02% Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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Points of interest

  • Native American Heritage Museum, 2 miles east of Highland : Originally a Presbyterian Mission built in 1845 to educate Iowa and Missouri Sac and Fox children, the museum was rehabilitated to showcase the arts and history of the emigrant tribes in northeastern Kansas. (Web site)
  • Nelson Rodgers House, in Troy : Built in 1856, this ​1 1⁄2-story center-gable house constructed of hand-hewn timbers is the first and oldest remaining house in Troy.
  • Four-state Lookout, in White Cloud : This viewing platform provides a panoramic view of the Missouri River valley, including Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and (possibly) Iowa.
  • Townsite of Old Doniphan : On July 4, 1804 the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped near an uninhabited Kanza Indian village on Independence Creek. The former town of Doniphan was established in the vicinity of the campsite.

See also

References

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  5. ↑ David Leip's Presidential Atlas (Maps for Kansas by election)
  6. ↑ Geographie Electorale
  7. ↑ The New York Times electoral map (Zoom in on Kansas)
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Further reading

External links

Official sites
General county information
Additional information
Maps
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