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During [[World War II]], the [[Newton City/County Airport|Newton airport]] was taken over by the [[US Navy]] as a secondary [[Naval Air Station]], and the main runway was extended to over {{convert|7000|ft|m}}.
During [[World War II]], the [[Newton City/County Airport|Newton airport]] was taken over by the [[US Navy]] as a secondary [[Naval Air Station]], and the main runway was extended to over {{convert|7000|ft|m}}.


Newton served as the Middle Division dispatching headquarters for the "Santa Fe" until the mid-1980s, when all dispatching for the [[Chicago]] to [[Los Angeles]] system was centralized in the Chicago area. In 1995, the Santa Fe merged with the [[Burlington Northern Railroad]], and is now known as the [[BNSF Railway]]. The BNSF continues to be a large industrial taxpayer although its impact as an employer has decreased in the past decade. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".
Newton served as the Middle Division dispatching headquarters for the "Santa Fe" until the mid-1980s, when all dispatching for the [[Chicago]] to [[Los Angeles]] system was centralized in the Chicago area. In 1995, the Santa Fe merged with the [[Burlington Northern Railroad]], and is now known as the [[BNSF Railway]]. The BNSF continues to be a large industrial taxpayer although its impact as an employer has decreased in the past decade.


===21st century===
===21st century===
On February 25, 2016, Newton was the site of the first of several related shooting incidents, which culminated in [[Hesston shootings|a mass shooting]] at an Excel Industries building in nearby [[Hesston, Kansas|Hesston]] that left three people dead and twelve others injured.<ref name=KWCH>{{cite web|url=http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/police-responding-to-shooting-at-excel-industries-in-hesston/38197242|title=Excel Industries shooter identified as Cedric Ford|work=KWCH|date=February 25, 2016|access-date=February 25, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160226090216/http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/police-responding-to-shooting-at-excel-industries-in-hesston/38197242|archive-date=February 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/02/25/kansas-gunman-kills-as-many-as-four-people-injures-up-to-20-others-sheriff-says/|title=Kansas gunman kills three people and injures 14 people, sheriff says|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=February 25, 2016|access-date=February 25, 2016|first1=Mark|last1=Berman|first2=Michael E.|last2=Miller}}</ref> The shooter, identified as Excel employee Cedric Larry Ford, was then killed by responding police officers.<ref name="nbc">{{cite web|title=Gunman Among 4 Dead, 14 Hurt in Kansas Workplace Shooting|url=http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/Hesston-Kansas-Active-Shooter-Shelter-in-Place-370193601.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_NYBrand|work=NBC New York|date=February 25, 2016|access-date=February 25, 2016}}</ref><ref name="usatoday">{{cite news|title=Multiple dead plus shooter after Kansas shootings; up to 20 injured|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/02/25/reports-2-dead-hesston-kansas-workplace-shooting/80954886/|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|date=February 25, 2016|access-date=February 25, 2016|first=Melanie|last=Eversley}}</ref>
On February 25, 2016, Newton was the site of the first of several related shooting incidents, which culminated in [[Hesston shootings|a mass shooting]] at an Excel Industries building in nearby [[Hesston, Kansas|Hesston]] that left three people dead and twelve others injured.<ref name=KWCH>{{cite web|url=http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/police-responding-to-shooting-at-excel-industries-in-hesston/38197242|title=Excel Industries shooter identified as Cedric Ford|work=KWCH|date=February 25, 2016|access-date=February 25, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160226090216/http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/police-responding-to-shooting-at-excel-industries-in-hesston/38197242|archive-date=February 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/02/25/kansas-gunman-kills-as-many-as-four-people-injures-up-to-20-others-sheriff-says/|title=Kansas gunman kills three people and injures 14 people, sheriff says|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=February 25, 2016|access-date=February 25, 2016|first1=Mark|last1=Berman|first2=Michael E.|last2=Miller}}</ref> The shooter, identified as Excel employee Cedric Larry Ford, was then killed by a responding police officer.<ref name="nbc">{{cite web|title=Gunman Among 4 Dead, 14 Hurt in Kansas Workplace Shooting|url=http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/Hesston-Kansas-Active-Shooter-Shelter-in-Place-370193601.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_NYBrand|work=NBC New York|date=February 25, 2016|access-date=February 25, 2016}}</ref><ref name="usatoday">{{cite news|title=Multiple dead plus shooter after Kansas shootings; up to 20 injured|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/02/25/reports-2-dead-hesston-kansas-workplace-shooting/80954886/|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|date=February 25, 2016|access-date=February 25, 2016|first=Melanie|last=Eversley}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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[[File:Warkentin House.jpg|thumb|right|1886 [[Warkentin House]] (2007)]]
[[File:Warkentin House.jpg|thumb|right|1886 [[Warkentin House]] (2007)]]
[[Image:NewtonKSLibrary.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Former [[Carnegie Library (Newton, Kansas)|Newton Carnegie Library]], now Harvey County Historical Society Library and Museum (1912 postcard)]]
[[Image:NewtonKSLibrary.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Former [[Carnegie Library (Newton, Kansas)|Newton Carnegie Library]], now Harvey County Historical Society Library and Museum (1912 postcard)]]
*Kansas Sports Museum<ref>[http://www.kansastravel.org/kansassportsmuseum.htm Kansas Sports Museum - Kansas Travel]</ref>
*Harvey County Historical Society Library and Museum<ref>[http://www.hchm.org/ Harvey County Historical Society Library and Museum]</ref>
*Harvey County Historical Society Library and Museum<ref>[http://www.hchm.org/ Harvey County Historical Society Library and Museum]</ref>
*Kauffman Museum<ref>[http://www.bethelks.edu/kauffman/ Kauffman Museum]</ref>
*Kauffman Museum<ref>[http://www.bethelks.edu/kauffman/ Kauffman Museum]</ref>
*[[Warkentin House]], a Victorian house museum.
*[[Warkentin House]], a Victorian house museum.
*[[Mennonite Settler statue]]
*[[Mennonite Settler statue]]
*Blue Sky Sculpture, one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Art<ref>[https://kansassampler.org/8wondersofkansas-art/blue-sky-sculpture-newton-by-epp-corbett-snider]</ref>
*Blue Sky Sculpture
*Sand Creek Nature Trail
*Sand Creek Trail
*Carriage Factory Art Gallery<ref>[http://www.carriagefactoryartgallery.com Carriage Factory Art Gallery]</ref>
*Carriage Factory Art Gallery<ref>[http://www.carriagefactoryartgallery.com Carriage Factory Art Gallery]</ref>
*[[Sand Creek Station Golf Course]],<ref>[http://sandcreekgolfclub.com Sand Creek Station Golf Course]</ref> 18-hole public course, ranked among 2006's best new public courses in America by ''[[Golf Digest]]''.
*[[Sand Creek Station Golf Course]],<ref>[http://sandcreekgolfclub.com Sand Creek Station Golf Course]</ref> 18-hole public course, ranked among 2006's best new public courses in America by ''[[Golf Digest]]''.
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===Primary and secondary education===
===Primary and secondary education===
The community is served by [[Newton USD 373]] public school district. Students from [[North Newton, Kansas|North Newton]] and [[Walton, Kansas|Walton]] attend middle and upper grades in Newton. Newton [[Public school (government funded)|public schools]] consist of:
The community is served by [[Newton USD 373]] public school district. Newton [[Public school (government funded)|public schools]] consist of:


; High school
; High school
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* South Breeze Elementary.
* South Breeze Elementary.
* Sunset Elementary.
* Sunset Elementary.
* [[Walton Rural Life Center]] (in [[Walton, Kansas|Walton]]).


; Early education
; Early education
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===Print media===
===Print media===
''The [[Newton Kansan]]'' ([[GateHouse Media]]) serves Newton and the surrounding area as the daily local newspaper. It is not published on Sundays or Mondays. ''[[The Wichita Eagle]]'' is the major newspaper for the region. The Newton Now newspaper is also a newspaper based in Newton and covers some of Harvey County.
''The [[Newton Kansan]]'' ([[GateHouse Media]]) serves Newton and the surrounding area as the daily local newspaper. It is not published on Sundays or Mondays. ''[[The Wichita Eagle]]'' is the major newspaper for the region. Harvey County Now newspaper is also based in Newton and covers Harvey County.


===Radio===
===Radio===
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** Landline is provided by [[AT&T Inc.|AT&T]].
** Landline is provided by [[AT&T Inc.|AT&T]].
** Cellular is provided by [[Verizon Wireless]], [[Sprint Nextel|Sprint]], and [[AT&T Mobility]].
** Cellular is provided by [[Verizon Wireless]], [[Sprint Nextel|Sprint]], and [[AT&T Mobility]].
* Electricity
* Electricity is provided by [[Westar Energy]].
** City is provided by [[Westar Energy]].
* Gas is provided by [[Kansas Gas Service]].
* Gas is provided by [[Kansas Gas Service]].
* Water
* Water

Revision as of 22:10, 8 September 2023

Newton, Kansas
City and County seat
Newton City Hall at 201 E 6th St (2006)
Newton City Hall at 201 E 6th St (2006)
Flag of Newton, Kansas
Flag
Location within Harvey County and Kansas
Location within Harvey County and Kansas
KDOT map of Harvey County (legend)
KDOT map of Harvey County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°02′48″N 97°20′42″W / 38.0466779°N 97.3450365°W / 38.0466779; -97.3450365[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyHarvey
TownshipNewton
Founded1871
Incorporated1872, 1880
Named forNewton, Massachusetts
Government
 • MayorLeroy Koehn
 • City ManagerKelly McElroy
Area
[2]
 • Total
14.57 sq mi (37.73 km2)
 • Land14.57 sq mi (37.73 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,447 ft (441 m)
Population
 (2020)[3][4]
 • Total
18,602
 • Density1,300/sq mi (490/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67114
Area code316
FIPS code20-50475 [1]
GNIS ID484319 [1]
Websitenewtonkansas.com

Newton is a city in and the county seat of Harvey County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 18,602.[3][4] Newton is located 25 miles (40 km) north of Wichita. The city of North Newton is located immediately north and exists as a separate political entity. Newton is located at the intersection of Interstate 135, U.S. Route 50, and U.S. Route 81 highways.

History

See also: History of Kansas

19th century

1915 Railroad Map of Harvey County
1905 Warkentin Mill

For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans. In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1872, Harvey County was founded.

In 1871, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway extended a main line from Emporia westward to Newton by July 1871.[5] The town soon became an important railroad shipping point of Texas cattle.[6]

The city was founded in 1871 and named after Newton, Massachusetts, home of some of the Santa Fe stockholders.[7]

In August 1871, there was a Gunfight at Hide Park, in which a total of eight men were killed. The incident began with an argument between two local lawmen, Billy Bailey and Mike McCluskie. Because of this incident, Newton became known as "bloody and lawless—the wickedest city in the west.".[8]

In 1872, the western terminal for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and the railhead for the Chisholm Trail were established here. Shortly after incorporation of the city in 1872, the Newton city council passed an ordinance prohibiting the running at large of buffalo and other wild animals.[9]

20th century

During World War II, the Newton airport was taken over by the US Navy as a secondary Naval Air Station, and the main runway was extended to over 7,000 feet (2,100 m).

Newton served as the Middle Division dispatching headquarters for the "Santa Fe" until the mid-1980s, when all dispatching for the Chicago to Los Angeles system was centralized in the Chicago area. In 1995, the Santa Fe merged with the Burlington Northern Railroad, and is now known as the BNSF Railway. The BNSF continues to be a large industrial taxpayer although its impact as an employer has decreased in the past decade.

21st century

On February 25, 2016, Newton was the site of the first of several related shooting incidents, which culminated in a mass shooting at an Excel Industries building in nearby Hesston that left three people dead and twelve others injured.[10][11] The shooter, identified as Excel employee Cedric Larry Ford, was then killed by a responding police officer.[12][13]

Geography

Newton is located at coordinates 38.0466779, -97.3450365 in the state of Kansas.[1] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.60 square miles (32.63 km2), all of it land.[14]

The city is in the central portion of the continental United States. U.S. Highway 81, also known as the Meridian Highway, stretches from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Mexico City, Mexico through Central and South America. It passes through Newton, Kansas and is known as "Main Street." U.S. Highway 50 runs past the White House in Washington, DC through Newton, Kansas and continues on to Sacramento, California.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Newton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[15]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18802,601—
18905,605115.5%
19006,20810.8%
19107,86226.6%
19209,78124.4%
193011,03412.8%
194011,0480.1%
195011,5904.9%
196014,87728.4%
197015,4393.8%
198016,3325.8%
199016,7002.3%
200017,1902.9%
201019,13211.3%
202018,602−2.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[16]
2010-2020[4]

Newton is included in the Wichita metropolitan statistical area (MSA). It is located in Harvey County which is an agricultural and small manufacturing county with 34,361 people. Harvey County Kansas is part of a 5 county Metro Area with 650,000 people, the largest anchored in the state of Kansas. The major city in this metro area is Wichita, Kansas, 20 miles (20 minutes) to the South via I-135.

2010 census

As of the census[17] of 2010, there were 19,132 people, 7,584 households, and 5,045 families living in the city.[18] The population density was 1,518.4 inhabitants per square mile (586.3/km2). There were 8,237 housing units at an average density of 653.7 per square mile (252.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.4% White, 2.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 4.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.3% of the population.

There were 7,584 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.5% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[19] of 2000, there were 17,190 people, 6,851 households, and 4,610 families living in the city. The population density was 1,794.0 inhabitants per square mile (692.7/km2). There were 7,277 housing units at an average density of 759.5 per square mile (293.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.73% White, 2.30% African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.84% from other races, and 2.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.73% of the population.

There were 6,851 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population had 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,236, and the median income for a family was $45,703. Males had a median income of $32,308 versus $21,906 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,529. About 5.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Area attractions

1886 Warkentin House (2007)
Former Newton Carnegie Library, now Harvey County Historical Society Library and Museum (1912 postcard)

Education

Newton High School (2006)

Primary and secondary education

The community is served by Newton USD 373 public school district. Newton public schools consist of:

High school
Intermediate schools
  • Santa Fe 5/6 Center.
  • Chisholm Middle School.
Elementary
  • Northridge Elementary.
  • Slate Creek Elementary.
  • South Breeze Elementary.
  • Sunset Elementary.
Early education
  • Cooper Early Education
Private

Newton has two K-8 private schools:

  • St. Mary's Catholic School.[25]
  • Newton Bible Christian School.[26]

College

Media

Railroad Savings and Loan Building. Across street from rail depot. (2018)

The Newton Kansan (GateHouse Media) serves Newton and the surrounding area as the daily local newspaper. It is not published on Sundays or Mondays. The Wichita Eagle is the major newspaper for the region. Harvey County Now newspaper is also based in Newton and covers Harvey County.

Radio

Television

Newton is served by over-the-air ATSC digital TV of the Wichita-Hutchinson viewing market area,[27] cable TV by Cox Communications, and satellite TV. See Media in Wichita, Kansas.

Infrastructure

Transportation

Newton Amtrak Depot at 414 N. Main St. (2006)
Downtown Newton (looking north). Depot on right. (2006)
An Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway route map from 1891 issue of Grain Dealers and Shippers Gazetteer.
See also: Newton (Amtrak station)

BNSF Railway passes through Newton for transportation and shipping. Amtrak's Southwest Chief stops in Newton twice each day and provides passenger rail service towards Los Angeles and Chicago.[28] The Amtrak station is located at 414 N Main St.[29]

Bus service is provided daily towards Wichita and Salina by BeeLine Express (subcontractor of Greyhound Lines).[30][31] While there is no local fixed-route transit service, Harvey Interurban provides dial-a-ride transit service to the community.[32]

Major roads that pass through Newton are I-135, US-50, US-81, K-15.

Newton City/County Airport, FAA:EWK,[33] is located 2 miles east of Newton. Its 7,002-foot (2,134 m) runway is one of only 11 runways in Kansas 7,000-foot (2,100 m) or longer. It has ILS and GPS approach.[34][35]

Utilities

Notable people

See also List of people from Harvey County, Kansas

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Newton, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Newton, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "QuickFacts; Newton, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 24, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  5. ^ Santa Fe Rail History
  6. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 367.
  7. ^ "Harvey County History". Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  8. ^ Smith, Jessica (2013). "Morality and Money: A Look at how the Respectable Community Battled the Sporting Community over Prostitution in Kansas Cowtowns, 1867-1885" (PDF). Kansas State University.
  9. ^ Route of the Chisholm cattle trail in Kansas; Kansas Historical Society, 1960s.
  10. ^ "Excel Industries shooter identified as Cedric Ford". KWCH. February 25, 2016. Archived from the original on February 26, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  11. ^ Berman, Mark; Miller, Michael E. (February 25, 2016). "Kansas gunman kills three people and injures 14 people, sheriff says". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  12. ^ "Gunman Among 4 Dead, 14 Hurt in Kansas Workplace Shooting". NBC New York. February 25, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  13. ^ Eversley, Melanie (February 25, 2016). "Multiple dead plus shooter after Kansas shootings; up to 20 injured". USA Today. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  14. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  15. ^ Climate Summary for Newton, Kansas
  16. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  17. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  18. ^ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.[dead link‍]
  19. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  20. ^ Harvey County Historical Society Library and Museum
  21. ^ Kauffman Museum
  22. ^ [1]
  23. ^ Carriage Factory Art Gallery
  24. ^ Sand Creek Station Golf Course
  25. ^ St. Mary's Catholic School
  26. ^ Newton Bible Christian School.
  27. ^ Wichita-Hutchinson TV market.
  28. ^ Amtrak - Southwest Chief route
  29. ^ Amtrak - Newton Station
  30. ^ BeeLine Express
  31. ^ "Greyhound Lines". Archived from the original on September 6, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  32. ^ "Interurban Transportation". Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  33. ^ Newton City/County Airport map
  34. ^ "Newton City/County Airport web site". Archived from the original on January 3, 2011. Retrieved July 27, 2010.
  35. ^ Newton City/County Airport information
  36. ^ Basketball Hall Of Fame - Harold E. Foster Archived 2013-11-01 at the Wayback Machine
  37. ^ "Kansans in U.S. House - Kansapedia - Kansas Historical Society".
  38. ^ "Keeny, John Ephraim". Louisiana Historical Association, A Dictionary of Louisiana Biography (lahistory.org). Archived from the original on December 1, 2010. Retrieved December 27, 2010.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities
See also: List of books about Harvey County, Kansas
See also: List of books about Chisholm Trail
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Newton, Kansas.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Newton (Kansas).
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