New Salem, Kansas
New Salem is an unincorporated community in Cowley County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 58.[2]
New Salem, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Cowley County (legend) | |
  New Salem  New Salem | |
| Coordinates: 37°18′38″N 96°53′43″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 58 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-50425 |
| GNIS ID | 469917[1] |
History
A post office was opened in New Salem in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972.[3]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 58 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined New Salem as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Winfield USD 465 public school district.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Salem, Kansas
- "Profile of New Salem, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
Further reading
External links
Municipalities and communities of Cowley County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Cowley County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Townships | ||
| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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