| Coordinates | 39°1′30″N 97°15′38″W |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Dickinson |
| Area total | 0.25 km² |
| Area land | 0.25 km² |
| Area water | 0.0 km² |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Elevation | 1211 ft |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 78 |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code | 785 |
| GNIS ID | 476481 [1] |
Talmage is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 78.[2]
History
In 1887, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) built a branch line from Neva (three miles west of Strong City) through Talmage to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the ATSF merged with the Burlington Northern Railroad, forming the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".
The post office was established on December 22, 1887.[3]
Geography
Talmage is located in northwestern Dickinson County, just south of state highway K-18 in the valley of Mud Creek. Via K-18 and K-15, the county seat of Abilene is 11 miles (18 km) to the southeast. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Talmage has an area of 0.10 sq mi (0.25 square kilometres), all land.[4]
Education
The community is served by Abilene USD 435 public school district.
References
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- ^ "Profile of Talmage, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived November 13, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on September 9, 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Talmage CDP, Kansas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 26, 2015.[dead link]