Talmage, Kansas facts for kids
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Talmage, Kansas
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 Talmage, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Talmage, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Dickinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 78 |
| • Density | 808/sq mi (312/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-69925 |
| GNIS ID | 476481 |
Talmage is an unincorporated community in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 78.
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History
In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City) through Talmage to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".
The post office was established December 22, 1887.
Geography
Talmage is located in northwestern Dickinson County, just south of state highway K-18 in the valley of Mud Creek. Via K-18 and K-15, the county seat of Abilene is 11 miles (18 km) to the southeast.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Talmage has an area of 0.10 square miles (0.25 km2), all of it land.
- Dickinson County Maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 99 | — | |
| 2020 | 78 | −21.2% | |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Talmage as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Abilene USD 435 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Talmage (Kansas) para niños
