Cassoday, Kansas

{{See also|History of Kansas}}

For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

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 Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Butler County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Cassoday.

Cassoday was named for John B. Cassoday, chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ODXKhgH3e6AC&pg=PA12 | title=Exploring Kansas Highways | author=Heim, Michael | year=2007 | pages=12| isbn=9780974435886 }}

The first post office was in Cassoday was established on July 9, 1906.{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:BU |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=June 5, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009125851/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ABU |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}

Cassoday is located at {{coord|38|2|19|N|96|38|18|W|type:city}} (38.038545, -96.638252),{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}} in the scenic Flint Hills. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.39|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=July 6, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=July 2, 2012 }}

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cassoday has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=153141&cityname=Cassoday%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Cassoday, Kansas]

• Cassoday Bike Run,[http://CassodayBikeRun.org/ Cassoday Bike Run 1][https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cassoday-Bike-Run/91659941411 Cassoday Bike Run 2] First Sunday of every month March through November. As many as 5000 bikers meet in what has become a summer tradition for motorcycle enthusiasts.[http://www.ksn.com/news/local/story/Some-calling-for-biker-ban-in-Cassoday/WnkdZhrb00m_D6oBT7AYqA.cspx Cassoday Bike Run 3] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615185338/http://www.ksn.com/news/local/story/Some-calling-for-biker-ban-in-Cassoday/WnkdZhrb00m_D6oBT7AYqA.cspx |date=June 15, 2011 }}

• Cassoday Historical Museum. It is located in the former railroad depot.

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The 2020 United States census counted 113 people, 43 households, and 29 families in Cassoday.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Cassoday%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 332.4 per square mile (128.3/km{{sup|2}}). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 167.6 per square mile (64.7/km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Cassoday%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}} The racial makeup was 89.38% (101) white or European American (89.38% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.88% (1) from other races, and 9.73% (11) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Cassoday%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.42% (5) of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Cassoday%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}

Of the 43 households, 23.3% had children under the age of 18; 48.8% were married couples living together; 14.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.6% of households consisted of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Cassoday%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 22.1% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Cassoday%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}

26.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 17.7% from 25 to 44, 32.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 76.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $63,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $23,907) and the median family income was $78,750 (+/- $22,763).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Cassoday%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Males had a median income of $50,625 (+/- $11,417) versus $23,125 (+/- $9,497) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,357 (+/- $12,820).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Cassoday%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}} Approximately, 5.0% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Cassoday%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Cassoday%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}

As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 6, 2012}} of 2010, there were 129 people, 55 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|330.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 70 housing units at an average density of {{convert|179.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.6% African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.8% Pacific Islander, and 1.6% from two or more races.

There were 55 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

As of the census{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }} of 2000, there were 130 people, 54 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|393.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 57 housing units at an average density of {{convert|172.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.85% of the population.

There were 54 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% 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 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $49,688. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $30,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,807. There were 5.1% of families and 7.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 19.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

The Cassoday government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets once a month.{{cite web |title=Information about City of Cassoday |url=https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260594 |website=The League of Kansas Municipalities. |accessdate=January 25, 2019}}

• City Hall, 133 South Washington Street
• U.S. Post Office, 308 East Main Street

The community is served by Flinthills USD 492 public school district. The Flinthills High School mascot is Flinthills Mustangs.{{cite web | title = Flinthills USD 492 | publisher = USD 492 | url = http://www.usd492.org/ | accessdate = January 5, 2017}}

Cassoday High School was closed through school unification. The Cassoday High School mascot was Cassoday Longhorns."Cassoday and Quenemo To State Finals", The Salina Journal, March 13, 1960, p.17.

{{See also|List of newspapers in Kansas|List of radio stations in Kansas|List of television stations in Kansas}}

• The El Dorado Times, regional newspaper from El Dorado.

K-177 Highway and Southern Transcon main line of BNSF Railway both go through Matfield Green, while the Kansas Turnpike toll road passes immediately north of the city with a toll plaza connected to Cassoday.

• Internet
• Wired is provided by Wheat State Telephone (FTTH, DSL and DialUp).
• Satellite Internet is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
• TV
• Satellite TV is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
• Free over-the-air ATSC digital TV.
• Telephone
• Landline is provided by Wheat State Telephone.
• Electricity
• City is provided by Westar Energy.
• Rural is provided by Westar Energy or Butler REC
• Gas
• Service is provided by City of Cassoday.
• Water is provided by City of Cassoday.
• City is provided by City of Cassoday.
• Rural is provided by Butler County RWD #3.
• Sewer
• Service is provided by City of Cassoday.
• Trash
• Service is provided by City of Cassoday.

• Rural utilities:
• Water, sewer, and gas provided by City of Cassoday.

• Sycamore Township, Butler County, Kansas (location of Cassoday)

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{{See also|Butler County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Butler County, Kansas}}

{{Commons category|Cassoday, Kansas}}

• [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260594 Cassoday - Directory of Public Officials]
• [http://www.galenfrysinger.com/kansas_cassoday.htm Cassoday, A "Quiet" town of Butler County, Kansas], History and photographs.
• [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/cassoday.pdf Cassoday city map], KDOT
• [https://archive.org/download/usgs_drg_ks_38096_a6/o38096a6.tif Topo Map of Cassoday area], USGS

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