Eastshore is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Kansas, United States.[1] The community name comes from it being near the east shore of the Marion Reservoir. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 92.[2] It is located north of the intersection of Pawnee Road and 210th Street.

Eastshore, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Marion County (legend)
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Coordinates: 38.3819584°N 97.0739122°W / 38.3819584; -97.0739122[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Marion
Township	Gale
Founded	1969
Platted	1969
Elevation [1]	1,381 ft (421 m)
Population  (2020)[2]
• Total	92
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-19700 [1]
GNIS ID	484811 [1]

History

Early history

For many millennia, 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.

19th century

In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of 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 1806, Zebulon Pike led the Pike Expedition westward from St Louis, Missouri, of which part of their journey followed the Cottonwood River through Marion County near the current cities of Florence, Marion, Durham, and the community of Eastshore.[3]

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 Eastshore.[4]

20th century

From 1964 to 1968, the Marion Reservoir was constructed. Eastshore was platted on October 13, 1969.[5]

Geography

Eastshore is located at coordinates 38.3819584, -97.0739122 in the scenic Flint Hills and Great Plains of the state of Kansas.[1] It lies immediately east of the Marion Cove of the Marion Reservoir.[6][7]

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, Eastshore has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

Demographics

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

Area attractions

• Marion Reservoir, immediately west of Eastshore. The Marion cove is immediately west of Eastshore. The Cottonwood Point cove is about 0.5 miles northwest of Eastshore. The Dam is 0.1 miles southwest of Eastshore. There are additional coves on the west side of the Reservoir.

Education

The community is served by Marion–Florence USD 408 public school district. All students attend schools in Marion. The high school is a member of T.E.E.N., a shared video teaching network between five area high schools.[9]

• Marion High School, located in Marion.
• Marion Middle School, located in Marion.[10]
• Marion Elementary School, located in Marion.[11]

Media

Print

• Marion County Record, newspaper from Marion.
• Hillsboro Free Press, free newspaper for greater Marion County area.

Infrastructure

Transportation

U.S. Route 56 runs 1.33 miles (2.14 km) south of the community.

Utilities

• Internet
  • Wireless is provided by Pixius Communications.[12]
  • Satellite is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
• TV
  • Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
  • Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
• Electricity
  • Community and Rural areas provided by Flint Hills RECA.[13]
• Water
  • Community and Rural areas provided by Marion County RWD #2.[14]

References

Further reading

External links

• Topo Map of Eastshore and Pilsen area, USGS
• Marion County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT