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Coordinates: 38°3438N 97°4026W / 38.57722°N 97.67389°W / 38.57722; -97.67389
 

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Lindsborg, Kansas
Intersection of Lincoln and Main Streets (2016)
Intersection of Lincoln and Main Streets (2016)
Nickname: 
Little Sweden
Location within McPherson County and Kansas
Location within McPherson County and Kansas
KDOT map of McPherson County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°34′38N 97°40′26W / 38.57722°N 97.67389°W / 38.57722; -97.67389[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMcPherson
Founded1869
Incorporated1879
Named forLinden Castle
Area
 • Total1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2)
 • Land1.83 sq mi (4.74 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation 1,332 ft (406 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total3,776
 • Density2,000/sq mi (790/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67456
Area code785
FIPS code20-41375
GNIS ID485614[1]
Websitelindsborgcity.org

Lindsborg is a city in McPherson County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,776.[3] Lindsborg is known for its large Swedish, other Nordic and Scandinavian, and German heritages. It is home to the biennial Svensk Hyllningsfest.

History[edit]

Rosberg House Bed & Breakfast in Lindsborg (2016)

For many millennia, the Great PlainsofNorth America were inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th to the 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 FrancetoSpain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau. In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France for 2.83 cents per acre as part of the 828,000 square-mile Louisiana Purchase.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized and in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. McPherson County, which included the land for the future Lindsborg, was established in 1867. Lindsborg was settled in the spring of 1869 by a group of immigrants from the Värmland province of Sweden led by Pastor Olof Olsson. In 1879, the same year Lindsborg incorporated as a city, the first railroad came through.[4]

Lindsborg translates as Linden Castle from Swedish to English,[5] referring to a tree name known in Europe for a species of tilia (Swedish: lind). The community is named for four men whose surnames included "Lind", N. P. Linde, S. P. Lindgren, S. A. Lindell, and J. O. Lindh, who had held prominent positions in a Chicago organization of Swedish farmers (Svenska Lantbrukskompaniet or First Swedish Agricultural Company) which was involved in the settling of Lindsborg until 1877.[6][7]

Thirty percent of the current residents are of Swedish descent. Because the town has retained so much of the heritage of its founders, it has become known as "Little Sweden".[8] The downtown features gift shops that specialize in Swedish souvenirs, including various sizes of Dala horses. Lindsborg has long been noted for the Svensk Hyllningsfest, a biennial celebration held in October of odd-numbered years since 1941, and other efforts to honor its heritage.[9]

Lindsborg is the home of the Swedish Pavilion, which was originally constructed as an international exposition building for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. After the fair, it was purchased by W. W. Thomas, U.S. Minister to Sweden and Norway, and presented to Lindsborg's Bethany College as a memorial to his friend Dr. Rev. Carl Aaron Swensson, the school's recently deceased founder. At Bethany, it was used by the art department as a classroom, library, and museum. It was moved to the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, also in Lindsborg, in 1969.[10]

The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery is located in Lindsborg. Dedicated on October 20, 1957, on the Bethany College campus, it showcases the works of the artist Birger Sandzén who lived in the city. The gallery houses the largest and most extensive collection of his paintings, prints, and drawings found anywhere in the world.[11]

Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf visited Lindsborg in April 1976 during his royal tour of the United States.[12]

In 2004, Lindsborg was named Chess City of the Year by the United States Chess Federation.[13]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.69 square miles (4.38 km2), of which 1.67 square miles (4.33 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[14]

Climate[edit]

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

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880466
1890968107.7%
19001,27932.1%
19101,93951.6%
19201,897−2.2%
19302,0166.3%
19401,913−5.1%
19502,38324.6%
19602,6099.5%
19702,7645.9%
19803,15514.1%
19903,076−2.5%
20003,3218.0%
20103,4584.1%
20203,7769.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census[edit]

The 2020 United States census counted 3,776 people, 1,346 households, and 838 families in Lindsborg.[16][17] The population density was 2,060.0 per square mile (795.4/km2). There were 1,469 housing units at an average density of 801.4 per square mile (309.4/km2).[17][18] The racial makeup was 87.76% (3,314) whiteorEuropean American (86.28% non-Hispanic white), 2.6% (98) blackorAfrican-American, 0.34% (13) Native AmericanorAlaska Native, 0.48% (18) Asian, 0.03% (1) Pacific IslanderorNative Hawaiian, 3.2% (121) from other races, and 5.59% (211) from two or more races.[19] HispanicorLatino of any race was 5.99% (226) of the population.[20]

Of the 1,346 households, 25.9% had children under the age of 18; 51.0% were married couples living together; 27.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.0% of households consisted of individuals and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[17] The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 3.0.[21] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 23.1% of the population.[22]

17.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 21.0% from 18 to 24, 18.0% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.7 males.[17] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 113.5 males.[17]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $54,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,380) and the median family income was $76,055 (+/- $5,526).[23] Males had a median income of $36,912 (+/- $9,433) versus $24,500 (+/- $10,517) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,383 (+/- $2,680).[24] Approximately, 3.3% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.7% of those ages 65 or over.[25][26]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[27] of 2010, there were 3,458 people, 1,303 households, and 829 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,070.7 inhabitants per square mile (799.5/km2). There were 1,414 housing units at an average density of 846.7 per square mile (326.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 1.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. HispanicorLatino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 1,303 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 17.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[28] of 2000, there were 3,321 people, 1,227 households, and 775 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,155.5 inhabitants per square mile (832.2/km2). There were 1,331 housing units at an average density of 863.9 per square mile (333.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.05% White, 1.11% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. HispanicorLatino of any race were 1.60% of the population. 36.0% were of Swedish, 22.3% German, 8.4% American, 6.4% English and 5.7% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.[29][30]

There were 1,227 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 18.7% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $25,145 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,415. About 4.9% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture[edit]

Area events[edit]

Lindsborg sports a herd of more than 30 "Wild Dala horses" that can be found throughout town, each custom painted by local artists (2015)

Area attractions[edit]

The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery features the work of artist Birger Sandzén as well as other collections of fine art in their shows throughout the year (2012)

Education[edit]

Bethany College (2013)

Primary and secondary education[edit]

The community is served by Smoky Valley USD 400 public school district.[40][41] Lindsborg is the home of:

College[edit]

Other[edit]

Transportation[edit]

K-4 highway passes through Lindsborg. Bus service is provided daily towards Wichita and Salina by BeeLine Express (subcontractor of Greyhound Lines).[44][45]

Notable people[edit]

Gallery[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  • ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  • ^ a b "Profile of Lindsborg, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  • ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 165.
  • ^ Engelsk-svenska ordboken ISBN 91-24-34422-2 pp 211 &44
  • ^ Prins WilhelminAmerika från estraden, Norstedts, Stockholm, 1928, pp 183 & 195.
  • ^ Lindquist, Emory (1970). Vision for a Valley: Olof Olsson and the Early History of Lindsborg. Augustana Historical Society. p. viii.
  • ^ Little Sweden on the Prairie (The Local Europe AB)
  • ^ "The Origins of the Festival (Svensk Hyllningsfest)". Archived from the original on April 18, 2009. Retrieved March 26, 2009.
  • ^ Carl Aaron Swensson Archived 2012-06-26 at the Wayback Machine
  • ^ "Its History (Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery)". Archived from the original on May 14, 2011. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
  • ^ "Cold-ridden king gets warm welcome". The Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas. April 18, 1976. p. 1. Retrieved October 7, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  • ^ "Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess". www.anatolykarpovchessschool.org. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  • ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  • ^ Climate Summary for Lindsborg, Kansas
  • ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  • ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  • ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  • ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  • ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  • ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  • ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  • ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  • ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  • ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  • ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  • ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  • ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  • ^ U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas
  • ^ U.S. Census Bureau - 1990 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas
  • ^ "Learn more about L.A.C…". November 25, 2019.
  • ^ "Lindsborg Kansas Convention & Visitor Bureau - Våffeldagen (International Waffle Day)".
  • ^ https://www.messiahfestival.org [bare URL]
  • ^ "Lindsborg Kansas Convention & Visitor Bureau - Coronado Heights Run".
  • ^ https://www.redbarnstudio.org [bare URL]
  • ^ https://www.clarahatton.art [bare URL]
  • ^ https://smokyvalleyartsandfolklifecenter.org [bare URL]
  • ^ "Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess".
  • ^ https://www.visitlindsborg.com/media/where_did_they_live_2015_print.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  • ^ USD 400
  • ^ Kansas School District Boundary Map Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
  • ^ May 2006 National Geographic Magazine
  • ^ International School of Chess of the Midwest distances itself from Karpov on its Facebook page
  • ^ BeeLine Express
  • ^ "Greyhound Lines". Archived from the original on September 6, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  • ^ "Biography for Jay Emler – Kansas Senate majority leader". Retrieved March 4, 2013.
  • ^ "College Football". ESPN. May 11, 2010.
  • ^ "Small World Gallery". Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  • ^ "Jim Richardson Photography". Retrieved July 5, 2024.
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