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 | |
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Unincorporated community | |
KDOT map of Sherman County (legend) | |
Edson Edson | |
| Coordinates: 39°20′14″N 101°32′26″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sherman |
| Named for | Ed Harris & Son |
| Elevation | 3,566 ft (1,087 m) |
| Population (2020)[2] | |
| • Total | 17 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 67733 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-19925 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 471252 [1] |
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]
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Edson has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[7]
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 17 | — | |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).
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]
Municipalities and communities of Sherman County, Kansas, United States | ||
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County seat: Goodland | ||
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |
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