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40-524: A horse racing circuit was built at the Republic County, Kansas fairgrounds. The first recorded automobile race at the track was a three car battle on July 4, 1910. Somewhere between 7000 and 10000 people watched the cars race 10 laps over 7 minutes and 10 seconds. The initial track was a flat half mile track and it was reconfigured to a high banked half mile track in 1932. The International Motor Contest Association (IMCA} held their first national race at

80-533: A Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau . Republic County is divided into twenty townships . The city of Belleville is considered governmentally independent and is excluded from the census figures for the townships. 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. Kansas Territory The Territory of Kansas

120-484: A BCRA race on August 23, 1968. The O’Reilly National Championship Racing Association (NCRA) has sanctioned the track for over 20 years. The track began hosting the annual Belleville Midget Nationals in 1978. Winners of the Belleville Nationals include Christopher Bell , Bryan Clauson , Jerry Coons Jr. , Dave Darland , Kasey Kahne , Kyle Larson , and Brad Sweet . After 40 years, the final Belleville Nationals

160-549: A slave state if it should require half the citizens of Missouri, musket in hand, to emigrate there. According to these emigrants, abolitionists would do well not to stop in Kansas Territory, but keep on up the Missouri River until they reach Nebraska Territory , which was anticipated to be a free state. Before the first arrival of Free-State emigrants from the northern and eastern States, nearly every desirable location along

200-561: The French and Indian War , France ceded New France to Spain , by the Treaty of Fontainebleau . In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, the land that included modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase . Prior to the arrival of settlers of European ancestry,

240-693: The Santa Fe Trail from Native Americans . The trade came from the East, by land using the Boone's Lick Road , or by water via the Missouri River . This area, called the Boonslick , was located due east in west-central Missouri and was settled by Upland Southerners from Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee as early as 1812. Its slave-holding population would contrast with settlers from New England who would eventually arrive in

280-680: The Shawnee Methodist Mission . In the election of 1857, free-staters out-voted the pro-slavery settlers in the Territory, which meant that the Territorial Legislature fell into free-state hands. Then, on October 4, 1859, the Wyandotte Constitution was approved in a referendum by a vote of 10,421 to 5,530, and after its approval by the U.S. Congress, Kansas was admitted as a free state on January 29, 1861, shortly after

320-500: The United States Senate , and who entered upon the duties of their officer. The first governor was Andrew Horatio Reeder (of Easton, Pennsylvania ) was appointed June 29, 1854 and removed July 28, 1858. On March 30, 1855, " Border Ruffians " from Missouri entered Kansas during the territory's first legislative election and voted in a pro-slavery Territorial Legislature. Antislavery candidates prevailed in one election district,

360-669: The state of Kansas , south from the Nebraska state line. Its county seat and largest city is Belleville . As of the 2020 census , the county population was 4,674. The county was named after the Republican River . For millennia , the Great Plains of North America were inhabited by nomadic Native Americans . From the 16th to 18th centuries, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America . In 1762, after

400-547: The "Santa Fe". According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 720.31 square miles (1,865.6 km ), of which 716.38 square miles (1,855.4 km ) (or 99.45%) is land and 3.93 square miles (10.2 km ) (or 0.55%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 5,835 people, 2,557 households, and 1,685 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile (3.1 people/km ). There were 3,113 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (1.5/km ). The racial makeup of

440-575: The 1850s. The land that would become Kansas Territory was considered to be infertile by 19th century American pioneers. It was called the Great American Desert , for it lacked trees and was drier than land eastward. Technically, it was part of the vast grasslands that make up the North American Great Plains and supported giant herds of American bison . After the invention of the steel plow and more sophisticated irrigation methods

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480-450: The Kansans. The question of which Kansans were eligible to vote led to an armed-conflict period called Bleeding Kansas . Both pro-slavery and free-state partisans encouraged and sometimes financially supported emigration to Kansas, so as to influence the vote. During part of the territorial period there were two territorial legislatures, with two constitutions, meeting in two cities (one capital

520-522: The Missouri River had been claimed by men from western Missouri, by virtue of the preemption laws . During the long debate that preceded the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, it had become the settled opinion at the North that the only remaining means whereby the territory might yet be rescued from the grasp of the slave power, was in its immediate occupancy and settlement by anti-slavery emigrants from

560-689: The Southern legislators, who would never have permitted a new free state, had walked out. The last legislative act of the Territorial Legislature was the approval of the charter for the College of the Sisters of Bethany . This was February 2, 1861—four days after James Buchanan signed the act of Congress that officially brought Kansas into the Union. James H. Lane joined the Free-State movement in 1855 and became president of

600-541: The Topeka Constitutional Convention, which met from October 23 to November 11, 1855. He was later a leader of " Jayhawkers ." The first Free-state mass-meeting was in Lawrence on the evening of June 8, 1855; it was stated that persons from Missouri had invaded and had stolen elections to the legislature of the territory. It was claimed that some Missourians had used violence toward the persons and property of

640-493: The adjacent territory, selected a section of land, and then united with fellow-adventurers in a meeting or meetings, intending to establish a pro-slavery preemption upon all this region. As early as June 10, 1854, the Missourians held a meeting at Salt Creek Valley, a trading post 3 miles (5 km) west from Fort Leavenworth , at which a "Squatter's Claim Association" was organized. They said they were in favor of making Kansas

680-427: The age of 18 living with them, 58.80% were married couples living together, 4.80% had a woman householder with no husband present, and 34.10% were non-families. 31.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.80. In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.30% under

720-455: The age of 18, 4.50% from 18 to 24, 22.10% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 26.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 women there were 93.20 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 90.80 men. The median income for a household in the county was $ 30,494, and the median income for a family was $ 39,215. Men had a median income of $ 25,260 versus $ 17,274 for women. The per capita income for

760-637: The area was inhabited by Indian tribes including the Pawnee, Iowa, and Otoe. One should also consider that other nomadic Indian tribes pursuing the buffalo, including the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Comanche, Kansa, Kiowa, Osage, and Wichita, may have made the area their home at one time or another. In 1854, under the provisions of the Kansas–Nebraska Act , the Kansas Territory was organized. In 1860, Republic County

800-500: The county was $ 17,433. About 6.00% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.40% of those under age 18 and 8.90% of those age 65 or over. Republic County is overwhelmingly Republican. No Democratic presidential candidate has won the county, with the exception of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932 and Woodrow Wilson in 1912 and 1916. Since 1996, the Republican candidate has garnered seventy percent of

840-444: The county was 98.56% White , 0.26% Black or African American , 0.21% Native American , 0.19% Asian , 0.33% from other races , and 0.46% from two or more races. 0.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.1% were of German , 13.6% Swedish , 12.4% Czech , 9.2% English , 9.0% Irish and 8.6% American ancestry according to Census 2000 . There were 2,557 households, out of which 25.60% had children under

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880-580: The county's vote. The only Democrat since 1980 to exceed one quarter of the vote was Michael Dukakis in 1988. Republic County was a prohibition ( "dry" ) county until 1986, when the Kansas Constitution was amended, allowing the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30 percent food sales requirement. List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Republic County. † means

920-414: The day after a crash in a midget car at the track on August 6. The track's grandstands were a Works Progress Administration project in the 1930s. The track is more circular than most ovals. It is known for its high banking. The High Banks Hall of Fame and National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame Museum are located nearby. Republic County, Kansas Republic County is a county located in

960-618: The free states in sufficient numbers to establish free institutions within its borders. The desire to facilitate the colonization of the Territory took practical shape while the bill was still under debate in the United States Congress . The largest organization created for this purpose was the New England Emigrant Aid Company , organized by Eli Thayer . Emigration from the free states (including Iowa , Ohio , and other Midwestern and New England states), flowed into

1000-529: The future Riley County . The first session of the legislature was held in Pawnee, Kansas (within the boundary of modern-day Fort Riley ), at the request of Governor Reeder . The two-story stone building still stands and is open to the public, as the First Territorial Capitol of Kansas . The building remained as the seat of the legislature for five days from July 2–6, 1855, then moved nearer Missouri to

1040-399: The inhabitants of the Kansas Territory. It was agreed that Kansas should be a free State and that the stolen election was a gross outrage on the elective franchise and rights of freemen and a violation of the principles of popular sovereignty. Those attending did not feel bound to obey any law of illegitimate legislature enacted and opposed the establishment of slavery. The convention reserved

1080-516: The line from Neva to Lost Springs was pulled but the right of way has not been abandoned. This branch line was originally called "Strong City and Superior line" but later the name was shortened to the "Strong City line". In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and was renamed the BNSF Railway , although most locals still refer to this railroad as

1120-464: The settlers of Kansas Territory to determine by popular sovereignty whether Kansas would be a free state or a slave state . The Act contained thirty-seven sections. The provisions relating to Kansas Territory were embodied in the last eighteen sections. Some of the more notable sections were: Within a few days after the passage of the Kansas–Nebraska Act, hundreds of Missourians crossed into

1160-589: The surrounding area became a destination for European immigrants, notably from Sweden and Bohemia (now Czech Republic ). In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City ) to Superior, Nebraska . This branch line connected Strong City , Neva , Rockland , Diamond Springs , Burdick , Lost Springs , Jacobs , Hope , Navarre , Enterprise , Abilene , Talmage , Manchester , Longford , Oak Hill , Miltonvale , Aurora , Huscher , Concordia , Kackley , Courtland , Webber , Superior . At some point,

1200-469: The territory beginning in 1854. These emigrants were known as Free-Staters . Because Missourians had claimed much of the land closest to the border, the Free-Staters were forced to establish settlements further into Kansas Territory. Among these were Lawrence , Topeka , and Manhattan . To protect themselves against the encroachments of non-residents, the "Actual Settlers' Association of Kansas Territory"

1240-579: The thick prairie soil would be broken for agriculture. By the 1850s immigration pressure was increasing and organization into a Territory was desired. Kansas Territory was established on May 30, 1854, by the Kansas–Nebraska Act . This act established both the Nebraska Territory and Kansas Territory. The most momentous provision of the Act in effect repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and allowed

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1280-451: The track in 1951; the Big Cars (now Sprint cars ) was won by Frank Luptow . IMCA held a race at Belleville each year until 1960. Ernie Derr won the 1960 IMCA race. The final IMCA race was held at Belleville in 1968 and it was won by Ramo Stott . The Big Car Racing Association (BCRA) began sanctioning the track in 1965 and lasted until 1976. The first lap time under 20 seconds happened at

1320-581: Was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from May 30, 1854, until January 29, 1861, when the eastern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the free state of Kansas . The territory extended from the Missouri border west to the summit of the Rocky Mountains and from the 37th parallel north to the 40th parallel north . Originally part of Missouri Territory , it

1360-518: Was burned by partisans of the other capital). Two applications for statehood, one free and one slave, were sent to the U.S. Congress. The departure of Southern legislators in January 1861 facilitated Kansas' entry as a free state, later the same month. From June 4, 1812, until August 10, 1821, the area that would become Kansas Territory 33 years later was part of the Missouri Territory . When Missouri

1400-527: Was established by the Kansas legislature. And, in 1861, Kansas became the 34th U.S. state . The county is named for the Republican River , which enters at the northwestern corner of the county, flowing slightly east of south, and leaving the county about eight miles east of the southwest corner. Daniel and Conrad Myers were the first settlers of European ancestry, arriving in February 1861. By 1868, Republic County

1440-558: Was formed. This association held a meeting on August 12, 1854, the object being the adoption of some regulations that should afford protection to the Free-State settlers, under laws not unlike those adopted by the pro-slavery squatters in the border region east. The first territorial appointments, looking to the inauguration of a local government, under the provisions of the organic law, were made in June and July 1854. The officers appointed by President Pierce , whose appointments were confirmed by

1480-485: Was granted statehood in 1821 the area became unorganized territory and contained little to no permanent white settlement with the exception of Fort Leavenworth . The Fort was established in 1827 by Henry Leavenworth with the 3rd U.S. Infantry from St. Louis, Missouri ; it is the first permanent European settlement in Kansas. The fort was established as the westernmost outpost of the American military to protect trade along

1520-517: Was held in 2017. It was replaced by the 305 Nationals in 2018. In 2020, it was the only event held at the track. In October 2021, the track announced their first Super Late Model race since 2008. The 7-day "Belleville Dirt Nationals" event will be held in June 2022 with $ 25000 to win Friday night and $ 50000 to win the Saturday night feature. Bryan Clauson was attempting to race 200 races in 2016. He died

1560-565: Was holding elections. Daniel Myers was elected judge of the Probate court and Conrad Myers to a seat on the County commission . At the election in 1869, the permanent location of the county seat was voted on with the following result: Belleville 59 and New Scandinavia 42, with a couple of votes going to other locations. Following the Civil War and during the latter half of the 19th century, Belleville and

1600-553: Was unorganized from 1821 to 1854. Much of the eastern region of what is now the State of Colorado was part of Kansas Territory. The Territory of Colorado was created to govern this western region of the former Kansas Territory on February 28, 1861. The question of whether Kansas was to be a free or a slave state was, according to the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas–Nebraska Act , to be decided by popular sovereignty , that is, by vote of

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