Silverdale, Kansas
Unincorporated community in Cowley County, Kansas From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Silverdale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Silverdale Township, Cowley County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 61.[2]
The post office was established June 5, 1871, and temporarily closed October 19, 1883, before being reopened December 12, 1883. It was permanently closed on July 31, 1964.[3]
In 1912, Silverdale was described as a hamlet with a hotel, general store, bank, and other businesses, and in 1910 the population was 100.[4] Today only a church and limestone quarry remain with perhaps a dozen residences.[citation needed] The quarry specialized in fine cut, quality limestone.[citation needed]
Silverdale is located in southern Kansas, between U.S. Route 166 and the Oklahoma state line. It is about 8 miles east of Arkansas City and is near the Arkansas River.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 61 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Silverdale Quality Stone is the only business in the community, which dates back to 1874.[5]
The community is served by Arkansas City USD 470 public school district.
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