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The town began when a railroad junction was constructed in 1915. It is named for a [[Newton, Kansas]] resident who owned land in the vicinity. At its peak it boasted a bank (which closed during the [[Great Depression|Depression]]), Trousdale Grade School and High School, several retail establishments, and two [[grain elevator]]s. A high line was built to the community in 1927 to provide electrical service.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}} |
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A post office was opened in Trousdale in 1916, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1967.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page:1/county:ED/sort:County.county_name/direction:asc |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=8 June 2014 |url-status=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009175457/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page:1/county:ED/sort:County.county_name/direction:asc |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref> |
A post office was opened in Trousdale in 1916, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1967.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page:1/county:ED/sort:County.county_name/direction:asc |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=8 June 2014 |url-status=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009175457/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/page:1/county:ED/sort:County.county_name/direction:asc |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref> |
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In 2006, the Trousdale Methodist Church, a repair shop/parts store, a grain storage facility, and an unmanned fuel retail outlet |
In 2006, the Trousdale Methodist Church, a repair shop/parts store, a grain storage facility, and an unmanned fuel retail outlet were the only businesses in addition to family farming operations that were in Trousdale. However, due to the May 4, 2007 tornado, the Methodist Church was destroyed. A new church has been built on the site of the original church.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}} |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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Revision as of 16:52, 5 April 2022
Trousdale is an unincorporated community in Lincoln Township, Edwards County, Kansas, United States.[1]
History
The town began when a railroad junction was constructed in 1915. It is named for a Newton, Kansas resident who owned land in the vicinity. At its peak it boasted a bank (which closed during the Depression), Trousdale Grade School and High School, several retail establishments, and two grain elevators. A high line was built to the community in 1927 to provide electrical service.[citation needed]
A post office was opened in Trousdale in 1916, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1967.[2]
In 2006, the Trousdale Methodist Church, a repair shop/parts store, a grain storage facility, and an unmanned fuel retail outlet were the only businesses in addition to family farming operations that were in Trousdale. However, due to the May 4, 2007 tornado, the Methodist Church was destroyed. A new church has been built on the site of the original church.[citation needed]
Notable people
Bruce DeHaven, special teams coach of the Buffalo Bills, a Trousdale High School graduate.
See also
- Zimmerdale, Kansas in Harvey County - originally named Trousdale
References
- ^ "Trousdale, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
Further reading
External links
- Trousdale - Dead towns of Kansas
- Trousdale City Map, EdwardsCounty.org
- USD 351, local school district
- Edwards County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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