Cedar Point is a city in Chase County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 22. It is approximately five miles east of

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and 0.5 mile south of

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highway.

History

Early history

For many

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, the

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was inhabited by

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Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the

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claimed ownership of large parts of

. In 1762, after the

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, France secretly ceded

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, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century

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

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for 2.83 cents per

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. In 1806,

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led the Pike Expedition westward from

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, of which part of their journey followed the Cottonwood River through Chase County near the current city of Cedar Point. In 1854, the

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was organized, then in 1861

became the 34th

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. In 1855, Marion County was established within the

, 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.Mill History; Drinkwater & Schriver Mill Inc.
/ref> In 1871, the

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built a main line east-west and built a nearby station named Cedar Grove in the valley north of Cedar Point.Santa Fe Rail History
/ref> In 1996, it merged with

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and renamed to the current

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. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

Geography

Cedar Point is located at (38.260888, -96.821662), in the scenic

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of the

. According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land.

Area attractions

Cedar Point has two listings on the

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(NRHP). * 1875 Cedar Point Mill (

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). * 1916 Cottonwood River Pratt Truss Bridge (

). 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 population density was 323.5 per square mile (124.9/km). There were 20 housing units at an average density of 294.1 per square mile (113.6/km). The racial makeup was 86.36% (19)

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(86.36%

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), 0.0% (0)

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, 0.0% (0) Native American or

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, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0)

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, 4.55% (1) from other races, and 9.09% (2) from

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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 average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.0. 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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 66.7 males.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 28 people, 13 households, and 5 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 25 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.4%

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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

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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.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 53 people, 22 households, and 13 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 28 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.34%

, 1.89% Native American, and 3.77% from two or more races. There were 22 households, out of which 13.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were

living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 17.0% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males. As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $42,500 for females. The

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for the city was $16,102. There were no families and 3.6% of the population living below the

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, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Government

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

Education

The community is served by

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public school district. It has two schools. *

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, 600 Main St in Cottonwood Falls.
Chase County Elementary School
401 Maple St in Cottonwood Falls. Cedar Point schools were closed through school unification. The Cedar Point High School mascot was Cedar Point Bronchos."Cedar Point Wins", The Emporia Gazette, 24 January 1946, p.12.

Media

Print

* ''

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'', official newspaper for Marion County. * ''

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'', free newspaper for greater Marion County area.

Infrastructure

Transportation

highway and

passes east-west near the city.

Utilities

* Internet ** Satellite is provided by

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. * TV ** Satellite is provided by

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. ** Terrestrial is provided by regional

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stations. * Electricity ** Rural is provided b
Butler REC
* Trash is provided b

References

External links

Cedar Point - Directory of Public Officials

Chase County Chamber of Commerce

History and photographs.
Cedar Point Mill and Dam between 1900 and 1920
{{Authority control Cities in Chase County, Kansas Cities in Kansas Emporia, Kansas micropolitan area 1862 establishments in Kansas