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Edson is an unincorporated community in Sherman County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 17.[2] Edson is located near Interstate 70, 9 miles (14 km) east of Goodland.

Edson, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Sherman County (legend)
Edson
Edson
Coordinates: 39°20′14″N 101°32′26″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySherman
Named forEd Harris & Son
Elevation3,566 ft (1,087 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
  Total17
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
67733
Area code785
FIPS code20-19925 [1]
GNIS ID471252 [1]

History


Edson was named for settler Ed Harris, and his son.[3] The first post office in Edson was established in 1888.[4] The ZIP code is 67733.[5]

Edson was a station and shipping point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.[6]


Geography



Climate


According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Edson has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[7]


Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.
202017
U.S. Decennial Census

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


Education


The community is served by Goodland USD 352 public school district.[8]

Edson schools were closed through school unification. The Edson Rockets[9] won the Kansas State High School boys class BB Track & Field championship in 1965. [10]


References


  1. "Edson, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Profile of Edson, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  3. Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 27. ISBN 9780974435886.
  4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  5. ZIP Code Lookup
  6. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 563.
  7. Climate Summary for Edson, Kansas
  8. "USD 352.org". USD 352. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  9. "Edson Rockets Have Won 19 Straight Games", The Salina Journal, 15 November 1965, p.9.
  10. "Track & Field". KSHSAA. Retrieved 6 January 2017.

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