Goessel, Kansas

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Goessel is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States. The population was 565 at the 2000 census.

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[edit] Geography

Location of Goessel, Kansas

Goessel is located at 38°14′49″N, 97°20′53″W (38.246972, -97.348178).GR1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 565 people, 203 households, and 142 families residing in the city. The population density was 727.2/km² (1,870.3/mi²). There were 221 housing units at an average density of 284.4/km² (731.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.70% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% from other races, and 1.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 203 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 32.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 73.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,250, and the median income for a family was $42,727. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,106. About 2.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 39.4% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] History

The year 1874 saw the first wave of an immigration of Russian Mennonites to south-central Kansas. The move was an attempt to preserve religious heritage and freedom. During the next decade, one-third of Mennonites in Russia moved to America. In 1874, the village of Alexanderwohl was founded.
Dr. Peter Richert was looking to establish a hospital. He decided to locate the hospital in what is now Goessel. He had read the story of Captain Kurt Von Goessel, who went down with his steamship Elbe in the English Channel. Dr. Richert decided to submit the name Goessel to the U.S. Postal Department, and it was accepted on April 13, 1895. In 1910, the population was 100 people. By 1952, it had grown to 260.

[edit] Bethesda Home

Bethesda Home was established in 1899 by Mennonites in Goessel, Kansas who were concerned about providing quality long term care for their elders. Bethesda has been building a tradition through the 20th century that means as much to the community today as it did when Bethesda was founded. Ensuring that this legacy continues is a board and management staff made up of community people who are not only proud to be part of the Bethesda tradition, but who work hard to keep up with current trends and requirements in nursing home care.

Bethesda has a 57 bed nursing care facility, 10 bed Assisted Living wing. Bethesda Home also has independent living options, and is Medicare and Medicaid certified.

[edit] Library

Goessel also has a library. The library has kids story time, an adult reading area, and three patron computers with a copier that is for patron use. The library has a growing collection of books for all readers. The library also has movies and DVDs that can be rented. The DVDs are for all age groups.

[edit] Churches

[edit] Goessel Businesses

Keith's Foods
Ratzlaff Draperies
Mane Street Salon
Ratzloff Automotive
Citizens State Bank
Creative Wood
Schmidt Studio
MORE Incorporated
Bethesda Nursing Home
Goessel Public Library
Crossroads Credit Union
T. Boyd Construction
Derksen & Associates
COOP
Main Street Station
J & S Sewer and Drain Cleaning
Joyful Noise Community Child Care
Kevin's Body Shop
Voran Goertzen Peppernuts

[edit] Organizations and Clubs

Goessel has several local organizations and clubs. These include the Bluebird Booster Club, Friends of the Library, the Garden Club, Goessel Investors, the Goessel Ministerial Alliance, The Goessel Recreation Commission, the Goessel Women's Christian Association, the Lions Club, and the Parent/Teacher Organization.

[edit] The Mennonite Heritage Museum

The Mennonite Heritage Museum was dedicated in 1974. It is a museum of artifacts of the Mennonites that settled in the Goessel area. The museum has 8 buildings that show the life of the immigrants that moved here. The buildings are the Immigrant House, Prep. School, Wheat Palace, Schroeder Barn, Friesen House, Krause House, Goessel State Bank Building, and the South Bloomfield School. The Museum is open for touring and the Summer Hours (May-Sept.) are Tuesday-Friday 10-4:30 and Saturday and Sunday 1-4:30. The Winter Hours (Mar.-Apr., Oct.-Dec.) are Tuesday - Friday 12-4 and Saturday and Sunday 1-4. Every year, the Museum hosts the annual County Threshing Days.

[edit] Threshing Days

2007's 34th annual Threshing Days is Aug. 3-5. During Threshing Days there are plenty of opertunities to eat ethnic food such as verenike, zwiebach, sausage, bierocks, and cherry moos. There are also demonstrations of threshing wheat and entertainment. There is a parade down Main Street on Saturday. Steam Engines and tractors have demonstrations and are on display. There is also a volleyball tournament held in the park. Buttons or Tickets for Threshings Days are $5.00 at the gate and $4.00 in advance; children under 12 are free. There are plenty of activities for the whole family, so come and enjoy the fun!

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