Cedar Point is a city in Chase County, Kansas, United States. It is approximately five miles east of Florence and 0.5 mile south of U.S. Route 50 highway.

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

thumb|left|1893 Railroad Map shows<br/>"Cedar Point" and "Cedar Grove"

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 Chase County near the current city of Cedar Point.

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 Cedar Point.

In 1862, Cedar Point was founded. The first post office in Cedar Point was established in 1862.

In 1867, a log dam was built across the Cottonwood River, and a wooden-frame mill was constructed for sawing lumber. The following year (1868) it was converted to grind flour and named Cedar Point Mill. In 1870, the name was changed to Drinkwater & Schriver Mill. In 1871, construction of the current stone structure was started, then completed in 1875. In 1884, the log dam was replaced by a stone dam.

In 1871, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a main line east-west and built a nearby station named Cedar Grove in the valley north of Cedar Point. In 1996, it merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

Geography

Cedar Point is located at (38.260888, -96.821662), in the scenic Flint Hills of the Great Plains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Area attractions

Cedar Point has two listings on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

  • 1875 Cedar Point Mill (NRHP).
  • 1916 Cottonwood River Pratt Truss Bridge (NRHP). Located west of the city.

Demographics

Cedar Point is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 22 people, 6 households, and 4 families in Cedar Point. The racial makeup was 86.36% (19) white or European American (86.36% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.55% (1) from other races, and 9.09% (2) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.55% (1) of the population.

Of the 6 households, 50.0% had children under the age of 18; 33.3% were married couples living together; 33.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 16.7% of households consisted of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.

31.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 18.2% from 18 to 24, 9.1% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 69.2 males. of 2010, there were 28 people, 13 households, and 5 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 25 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White and 3.6% from two or more races.

There were 13 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 61.5% were non-families. 46.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 38.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 3.60.

The median age in the city was 51.5 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.7% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 28.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.6% male and 46.4% female.

Government

The Cedar Point governing body consists of a mayor and three council members. The council meets once a month.

Media

Print

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

Infrastructure

thumb|right|1916 Cottonwood River Pratt Truss Bridge west of Cedar Point (2012)

Transportation

U.S. Route 50 highway and BNSF Railway passes east-west near the city.

Utilities

  • Internet
  • Satellite is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
  • TV
  • Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
  • Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
  • Electricity
  • Rural is provided by Butler REC.
  • Trash is provided by City of Florence.

See also

  • Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas
  • Fort Drinkwater
  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Chase County, Kansas
  • 1875 Cedar Point Mill (Drinkwater & Schriver Mill)
  • 1916 Cottonwood River Pratt Truss Bridge
  • Cottonwood River and Great Flood of 1951
  • April 1956 tornado outbreak

References

Further reading

  • Cedar Point - Directory of Public Officials
  • Chase County Chamber of Commerce
  • Cedar Point - A "Quiet" town of Chase County, Kansas, History and photographs.
  • Cedar Point Mill and Dam between 1900 and 1920