Clements, Kansas
| Clements, Kansas | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
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  Clements, Kansas | |
| Coordinates: 38°18′00″N 096°44′27″W / 38.30000°N 96.74083°WCoordinates: 38°18′00″N 096°44′27″W / 38.30000°N 96.74083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chase |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-14000[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0477389[1] |
Clements is an unincorporated community in Chase County, Kansas, United States.
History
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 1859, Chase County was founded.
In 1871, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a main line east-west through Clements.[2] In 1996, it merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".
In 1887, the Clements Stone Arch Bridge was completed over the Cottonwood River.
There have been numerous floods during the history of Clements. In June and July 1951, due to heavy rains, rivers and streams flooded numerous cities in Kansas, including Clements. Many reservoirs and levees were built in Kansas as part of a response to the Great Flood of 1951.
Geography
Clements is located at 38°18′0″N 96°44′27″W / 38.30000°N 96.74083°W (38.3000159, -96.7408481). The Cottonwood River runs through the south part of the community.
Area attractions
Clements has one listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
- Clements Stone Arch Bridge[3] (NRHP)[4] crosses the Cottonwood River. It was built in 1887 of native limestone. The two-span bridge with a main span of 57.1 feet and a length of 126.9 feet is now open only to pedestrians.[5]
Education
Primary and secondary education
Cottonwood Falls is part of Unified School District 284.[6][7] All students attend schools in Cottonwood Falls.
- Chase County Junior/Senior High School, 600 Main St in Cottonwood Falls.
- Chase County Elementary School, 401 Maple St in Cottonwood Falls.
Infrastructure
Transportation
U.S. Route 50 highway and BNSF Railway pass through Clements.
Utilities
- Internet
- Satellite Internet is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
- TV
- Satellite TV is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
- Free over-the-air ATSC digital TV.
See also
- La Junta Subdivision, branch of the BNSF Railway
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Chase County, Kansas
- Clements Stone Arch Bridge
- Cottonwood River and Great Flood of 1951
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Santa Fe Rail History
- ↑ National Register of Historic Places - Clements Stone Arch Bridge
- ↑ Clements Stone Arch Bridge - Kansas Travel
- ↑ Clements Stone Arch Bridge; Kansas Flint Hills Tourism.
- ↑ USD 284
- ↑ Kansas School District Boundary Map
External links
- Schools
- USD 284, school district for all of Chase County.
- Historical and Photos
- Clements Stone Arch Bridge, official site.
- Kansas Photo Tour - Clements Stone Bridge
- Clements - A "Quiet" town of Chase County, Kansas, History and photographs.
- Maps
- Chase County Map, KDOT
- Topo Map of Clements / Elmdale area, USGS
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