Talmage is an

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 78.

History

In 1887, the

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(ATSF) built a branch line from

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(three miles west of Strong City) through Talmage to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the ATSF merged with the

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, forming the current

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

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was established on December 22, 1887.

Geography

Talmage is located in northwestern Dickinson County, just south of state highway

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in the valley of Mud Creek. Via K-18 and K-15, the

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of Abilene is to the southeast. According to the

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, Talmage has an area of , all of it land.

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the

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has defined Talmage as a

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(CDP).

Education

The community is served by

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public school district.

References

External links

Photos-Talmage, Dickinson County, Kansas-Wichita State University Libraries
* Dickinson County maps
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KDOT Populated places established in 1887 Census-designated places in Kansas Census-designated places in Dickinson County, Kansas 1887 establishments in Kansas {{DickinsonCountyKS-geo-stub