Lindsborg, Kansas

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Lindsborg, Kansas
City
Lindsborg in the early 20th century
Lindsborg in the early 20th century
Nickname(s): Little Sweden
Location within McPherson County and Kansas
Location within McPherson County and Kansas
KDOT map of McPherson County (legend)
KDOT map of McPherson County (legend)
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Country United States
State Kansas
County McPherson
Government
 • Type Mayor–Council
Area[2]
 • Total 1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2)
 • Land 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation[1] 1,332 ft (406 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 3,458
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 3,464
 • Density 2,000/sq mi (790/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 67456
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-41375 [1][5]
GNIS feature ID 0477070 [1][6]
Website LindsborgCity.org

Lindsborg is a city in McPherson County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2010 census, the city population was 3,458.[7] It is known for its association with Swedish heritage and the biennial Svensk Hyllningsfest.

History

Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery (2004)
Dala Horse statue (2007)

For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans. In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1867, McPherson County was founded.

Lindsborg is known as "Little Sweden" because it was originally built up chiefly by Swedish immigrants in the late 19th century. The City of Lindsborg was settled in the spring of 1869 by a group of Swedish immigrants from the Värmland province of Sweden led by Pastor Olof Olsson.[8] Today, thirty percent of the population is of Swedish heritage. The downtown features gift shops that specialize in Swedish souvenirs, including various sizes of dala horses.

The city's Swedish-language name means Linden Castle in English.[9] It was named for 3 men (whose typical names included that tree's name), Messrs. Lind, Lindgren and Lindahl, who had held prominent positions in a Chicago organization of Swedish farmers (Svenska Lantbrukskompaniet) which was involved in the settling of Lindsborg until 1877.[10]

The first railroad was built through Lindsborg in 1879, and it was incorporated as a city in that same year.[11]

Lindsborg has long been noted for the Svensk Hyllningsfest and other efforts to remember its Swedish pioneer heritage. Svensk Hyllningsfest is a biennial celebration held in October of odd-numbered years since 1941, to celebrate the town's Swedish heritage.[12]

The Swedish Pavilion was originally built as an international exposition building for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. After the fair, the Swedish Pavilion was purchased by W.W. Thomas, U.S. Minister to Sweden and Norway, and presented to Bethany College in Lindsborg as a memorial to his friend Dr. Rev. Carl Aaron Swensson, the founder of Bethany College who had recently died. The Pavilion was moved to Bethany College in Lindsborg, where it was used for classroom, library, museum and department facilities for the art department. The Swedish Pavilion was moved to the McPherson County Old Mill Museum, also in Lindsborg in 1969.[13]

Lindsborg also has an art museum showcasing the works of the artist and later resident, Birger Sandzen. The Gallery was dedicated on October 20, 1957 on the Bethany College campus. It houses the largest and most extensive collection of his paintings, prints, drawings and watercolors found anywhere in the world.[14]

Geography

Lindsborg is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. (38.5736176, -97.6744838).[1] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.69 square miles (4.38 km2), of which, 1.67 square miles (4.33 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[2]

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, Lindsborg has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[15]

Area events

  • Svensk Hyllningsfest is a biennial tribute to the Swedish pioneers occurring in October of odd numbered years.

Area attractions

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880 466 —
1890 968 107.7%
1900 1,279 32.1%
1910 1,939 51.6%
1920 1,897 −2.2%
1930 2,016 6.3%
1940 1,913 −5.1%
1950 2,383 24.6%
1960 2,609 9.5%
1970 2,764 5.9%
1980 3,155 14.1%
1990 3,076 −2.5%
2000 3,321 8.0%
2010 3,458 4.1%
Est. 2014 3,438 [16] −0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census
Rosberg House, bed and breakfast (2004)

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 3,458 people, 1,303 households, and 829 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,070.7 inhabitants per square mile (799.5/km2). There were 1,414 housing units at an average density of 846.7 per square mile (326.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 1.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 1,303 households of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 17.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 3,321 people, 1,227 households, and 775 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,155.5 people per square mile (832.6/km²). There were 1,331 housing units at an average density of 863.9 per square mile (333.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.05% White, 1.11% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.60% of the population. 36.0% were of Swedish, 22.3% German, 8.4% American, 6.4% English and 5.7% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.[17][18]

There were 1,227 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out with 20.5% under the age of 18, 18.7% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $25,145 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,415. About 4.9% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Primary and secondary education

Lindsborg is part of Unified School District 400.[19][20] Lindsborg is the home of:

  • Smoky Valley High School
  • Smoky Valley Middle School
  • Soderstrom Elementary

College

Other

Transportation

K-4 highway passes through Lindsborg. Bus service is provided daily towards Wichita and Salina by BeeLine Express (subcontractor of Greyhound Lines).[22][23]

Notable people

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See also: List of Bethany College notable people and Bethany_College_(Kansas) § Notable_alumni_and_faculty

Gallery

  • Old Lindsborg Railroad Station, 2007

  • Fremont Lutheran Church near Lindsborg

  • Höglund Dugout, a former sod house, on 12th Avenue off Wells Fargo Road one mile from Lindsborg

See also

Further reading

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See also: List of books about McPherson County, Kansas
  • The Americanization of a Swedish Colony in Kansas; Julius Lundstrom; 1972.
  • Northern McPherson County Centennial Observance; Marie E. Malm; Lindsborg News-Record, 1970.
  • The Smoky Valley in the After Years; Ruth B. Billdt; Lindsborg News-Record, 1969.
  • Smoky Valley People: A History of Lindsborg, Kansas; Emory K. Lindquist, 1953.
  • Swedish Day in Lindsborg; Mrs. Carl Peterson; Enterprise Journal; May 26, 1938.
  • Lindsborg, Kansas: Fragments of History by the City Schools; Lindsborg City Schools; 1927.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) details for Lindsborg, Kansas; United States Geological Survey (USGS); October 13, 1978.
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  8. ↑ Little Sweden on the Prairie (The Local Europe AB)
  9. ↑ Engelsk-svenska ordboken ISBN 91-24-34422-2 pp 211 & 44
  10. ↑ Prins Wilhelm in Amerika från estraden, Norstedts, Stockholm, 1928, pp 183 & 195 (re: origin of name and farmers' organizaion)
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  12. ↑ The Origins of the Festival (Svensk Hyllningsfest)
  13. ↑ Carl Aaron Swensson
  14. ↑ Its History (Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery)
  15. ↑ Climate Summary for Lindsborg, Kansas
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  17. ↑ U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas
  18. ↑ U.S. Census Bureau - 1990 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas
  19. ↑ USD 400
  20. ↑ Kansas School District Boundary Map
  21. ↑ May 2006 National Geographic Magazine
  22. ↑ BeeLine Express
  23. ↑ Greyhound Lines
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