Silverdale is an unincorporated community in Silverdale Township, Cowley County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 61.[2]

Silverdale, Kansas
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 37°2′31″N 96°54′12″W[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Cowley
Township	Silverdale
Elevation [1]	1,089 ft (332 m)
Population  (2020)[2]
• Total	61
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67005
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-65550 [1]
GNIS ID	469029 [1]

History

The post office was established June 5, 1871, and temporarily closed October 19, 1883 before being reopened December 12, 1883. It was permanently closed on July 31, 1964.[3]

In 1912, Silverdale was described as a hamlet with a hotel, general store, bank, and other businesses, and in 1910 the population was 100.[4] Today only a church and limestone quarry remain with perhaps a dozen residences.^{[citation needed]} The quarry specialized in fine cut, quality limestone.^{[citation needed]}

Geography

Silverdale is located in southern Kansas, between U.S. Route 166 and the Oklahoma state line. It is about 8 miles east of Arkansas City and is near the Arkansas River.

Demographics

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

Economy

Silverdale Quality Stone is the only business in the community, which dates back to 1874.[5]

Education

The community is served by Arkansas City USD 470 public school district.

References

Further reading

External links

• Cowley County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT