Jarvis Creek is a stream in Rice County , Kansas , in the United States .
20-450: According to tradition, Jarvis Creek was named for a man who was robbed and murdered near the creek by his travel companions in 1846. 38°16′06″N 98°06′57″W / 38.268344°N 98.115891°W / 38.268344; -98.115891 This article about a location in Rice County, Kansas is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to
40-418: A household in the county was $ 35,671, and the median income for a family was $ 40,960. Males had a median income of $ 31,175 versus $ 18,968 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,064. About 8.50% of families and 10.70% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.60% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over. The Kansas Constitution was amended in 1986 to allow
60-512: A river in Kansas is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Rice County, Kansas Rice County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas . Its county seat and largest city is Lyons . As of the 2020 census , the county population was 9,427. The county was named in memory of Samuel Allen Rice , Brigadier-General, United States volunteers, killed April 30, 1864, at Jenkins Ferry, Arkansas . For many millennia ,
80-622: Is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Kansas , United States. It is named for many Canadian immigrants coming to the area. It is located between Hillsboro and Marion about 0.5 miles south of the intersection of Nighthawk Road and U.S. Route 56 highway, southwest of the Hillsboro Cove of the Marion Reservoir . For many millennia , the Great Plains of North America
100-644: Is divided into twenty townships . The cities of Lyons and Sterling are considered governmentally independent and are 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. The CW television series Superman & Lois places Superman's home town of Smallville in Rice County ("Pilot"). 38°21′N 98°12′W / 38.350°N 98.200°W / 38.350; -98.200 Canada, Kansas Canada
120-515: Is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,761 people, 4,050 households, and 2,830 families residing in the county. The population density was 15 people per square mile (5.8 people/km ). There were 4,609 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2.3/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 94.68% White , 1.15% Black or African American , 0.57% Native American , 0.33% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 1.84% from other races , and 1.39% from two or more races. 5.61% of
140-589: The Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans . From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America . In 1762, after the French and Indian War , France secretly ceded New France to Spain , per the Treaty of Fontainebleau . In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, but keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of
160-551: The Marion and McPherson Railway Company . In 1879, a branch line was built from Florence to McPherson , in 1880 it was extended to Lyons , in 1881 it was extended to Ellinwood . The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway . The line from Florence to Marion , was abandoned in 1968. In 1992, the line from Marion to McPherson was sold to Central Kansas Railway . In 1993, after heavy flood damage,
180-615: The United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre . In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state . In 1855, Marion County was established within the Kansas Territory , which included the land for modern day Canada. David Christie , former Speaker of the Senate of Canada , sent his sons to buy 3 square miles (8 km ) near
200-443: The future site of Canada. Many Canadian immigrants moved to the area, thus was the source of the community. Canada was platted on December 15, 1883, but never incorporated. Canada had a Post Office from 1884 to 1954. As early as 1875, city leaders of Marion held a meeting to consider a branch railroad from Florence . In 1878, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and parties from Marion County and McPherson County chartered
220-399: The land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre . In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state . In 1867, Rice County was established. The Santa Fe Trail followed the route of present-day U.S. Route 56 . Ruts in the earth from
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#1732848436740240-447: The line from Marion through Canada to McPherson was abandoned and removed. The original branch line connected Florence , Marion , Canada, Hillsboro , Lehigh , Canton , Galva , McPherson , Conway , Windom , Little River , Mitchell , Lyons , Chase , Ellinwood . A post office existed in Canada from February 20, 1884 to February 28, 1954. From 1964 to 1968, the Marion Reservoir
260-441: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 4,050 households, out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% were married couples living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 27.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
280-423: The sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with the approval of voters, either with or without a minimum of 30% of sales coming from food. Rice County is one of 35 counties in the state that allows for the sale of liquor by the drink without the minimum food sales stipulation. List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Rice County. Rice County
300-410: The trail are still visible in several locations. (Ralph's Ruts are visible in aerial photos at 38°21′35″N 98°25′20″W / 38.35959264°N 98.42225502°W / 38.35959264; -98.42225502 .) In 1878, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and parties from Marion County and McPherson County chartered the Marion and McPherson Railway Company . In 1879, a branch line
320-401: Was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.70% under the age of 18, 13.30% from 18 to 24, 22.80% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.20 males. The median income for
340-416: Was abandoned. The original branch line connected Florence , Marion , Canada , Hillsboro , Lehigh , Canton , Galva , McPherson , Conway , Windom , Little River , Mitchell , Lyons , Chase , Ellinwood . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 728 square miles (1,890 km ), of which 726 square miles (1,880 km ) is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km ) (0.2%)
360-417: Was built from Florence to McPherson , in 1880 it was extended to Lyons , in 1881 it was extended to Ellinwood . The line was leased and operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway . The line from Florence to Marion , was abandoned in 1968. In 1992, the line from Marion to McPherson was sold to Central Kansas Railway . In 1993, after heavy flood damage, the line from Marion to McPherson
380-478: Was constructed north of Canada. In August 2015, a film crew for an advertising agency in Toronto , Ontario came to Canada to interview residents and give away New Balance shoes for a Canadian TV commercial. Canada is located at coordinates 38.3541802, -97.1128030 in the scenic Flint Hills and Great Plains of the state of Kansas . It is approximately halfway between Marion and Hillsboro . The community
400-411: Was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans . From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America . In 1762, after the French and Indian War , France secretly ceded New France to Spain , per the Treaty of Fontainebleau . In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by
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