Hutchinson is the largest city and county center in Reno County, Kansas, United States, and is located on the Arkansas River. It has been home to a salt mine since 1887, the nickname "City of Salt", but locals call it "Hutch" . At the 2010 census, the city's population was 42,080.
Each year, Hutchinson hosts the Kansas State Fair, and the National Basketball Tournament Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). It is the home of the Kansas Cosmosphere aerospace museum and Space Center and Strataca (formerly known as the Kansas Underground Salt Museum).
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History
The town of Hutchinson was founded in 1871, when the Indian Agent Clinton "C.C." Hutchinson was contracted with the Santa Fe Railway to build a city on a railroad that crosses the Arkansas River. The community gets the nickname "Temperance Town" because of the alcohol ban set by its founders. Hutchinson was incorporated as a city in August 1872.
In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas, and Nebraska Trains built the main line from Herington via Hutchinson to Pratt. In 1888, the line was extended to the Liberals. Later, it expanded to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. It was taken over in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, closed in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, joined in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most of the locals still call this train as "Pulau Batu".
In 1943, German and Italian World War II prisoners were used in Kansas and other Midwest states as a means to solve the labor shortages caused by Americans serving in the war effort. Major war prison camps were established in Kansas: Camp Concordia, Camp Funston (at Fort Riley), Camp Phillips (at Salina under Fort Riley). Fort Riley founded 12 smaller branches, including Hutchinson.
On January 17, 2001, 143 million cubic feet (4,000,000 m 3 ) of compressed natural gas leaked from a nearby Yaggy storage area. It sinks underground, then rises to the surface through the old salty water or salt wells, making about 15 gas-pouring holes.
The explosion in the city center at 10:45 am destroyed two businesses and damaged 26 others. The next day's explosion in a mobile home park killed two people. Kansas National Guards are called in to help evacuate parts of the city due to gas leaks, and specialist teams oversee the entire city for leaks after the incident. These events are broadcast on national television news stations across the country.
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Geography
Hutchinson is located on 38Ã, Â ° 3? 39? N 97Ã, Â ° 55? 47? W (38.0608445, -97.9297743) at an altitude of 1,535 feet (468 m). Located in south-central Kansas at the intersection of US Route 50 and Kansas Highway 96 (K-96), Hutchinson is 39 miles (63 km) northwest of Wichita, 200 miles (320 km) southwest-southwest of Kansas City, and 395 miles (636 km) east-southeast of Denver.
It is located on the northeastern edge of the Arkansas River in the Great Bend Sand Prairie area of ​​the Great Plains. Cow Creek, the tributary of Arkansas, stretches southeast through town.
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​22.75 square miles (58.92 km 2 ), where, 22.69 square miles (58.77 km 2 ) is ground and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km 2 ) is water. Climate
Hutchinson has a humid continental climate (KÃÆ'¶ppen Dfa ) bordering the humid subtropical climate (KÃÆ'¶ppen Cfa ), with hot and damp summers and dry winters. The average temperature for this year is 56Ã, Â ° F (13Ã, Â ° C), and the average relative humidity is 65%. Temperatures exceeding 90Ã, Â ° F (32Ã, Â ° C) averaged 65 days a year and fell below 32Ã, Â ° F (0Ã, Â ° C) averaging 121 days a year. On average, Hutchinson has 46 rainy days per year. Average snowfall 14.1 inches (35 cm) per year. Total rainfall averages 30.3 inches (770 mm) per year. On average, January is the coolest month, July is the warmest month, and May is the wettest month. The hottest temperatures recorded in Hutchinson were 111Ã, Â ° F (44Ã, Â ° C) in 1964; the coldest temperature was recorded -19 Â ° F (-28 Â ° C) in 1982.
Demographics
census 2010
At the 2010 US Census, there were 42,080 people, 16,981 households, and 10,352 families living in the city. Population density was 1,854.6 souls per square mile (716.1/km 2 ). There are 18,580 housing units with an average density of 818.9 per square mile (316.2/km 2 ). City's racial makeup is 87.9% White, 4.3% African American, 0.7% American Indian, 0.6% Asian, 3.4% of other races, and 3.2% of two or more races. Hispanic and Latin of any race is 10.6% of the population.
There are 16,981 households where 29.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% are married couples living together, 12.3% have unmarried female households present, 4.5% have a home male ladder without wife presence, and 39.0% not family. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.93.
The average age in the city is 37.8 years. 23.1% of the population is under 18 years of age; 10.5% between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% is from 25 to 44; 25.4% is from 45 to 64; and 16.6% are 65 years old or older. The urban gender structure is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
The average income for households is $ 38,880, and the average income for families is $ 47,336. Men have an average income of $ 39,442 compared to $ 26,600 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 21,050. Approximately 12.9% of families and 15.7% of the population are below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.9% of those aged 65 and older.
census 2000
In the 2000 census, there were 40,787 people, 16,335 households, and 10,340 families living in the city. Population density was 1,932.6 souls per square mile (746.2/km 2 ). There are 17,693 housing units with an average density of 838.3 per square mile (323.7/km 2 ). City's racial makeup is 88.57% White, 4.28% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Island, 3.65% of other races, and 2.21 % of two or more races. The Hispanic or Latino of any race is 7.67% of the population.
There were 16,335 households where 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had non-husbands female households, and 36.7% were not family. 31.7% of all households are individual and 13.5% have a single person living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city, the population is scattered, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% aged 65 years or older. The average age is 37 years. For every 100 women, there are 101.7 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 100.5 men.
In 2000, the average income for a household in the city was $ 32,645, and the average income for the family was $ 40,094. Men have an average income of $ 30,994 compared to $ 21,190 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 17,964. About 9.8% of families and 12.7% of the population are below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under the age of 18 and 9.7% of those aged 65 and older.
Economy
Salt was discovered in Reno County by Benjamin Blanchard on September 26, 1887. This gave rise to the first salt processing plant in the west of the Mississippi River. Salt was initially extracted using evaporation method by pumping water into saltwater wells. In 1923, Carey Salt Company opened its only salt mine in Hutchinson, which then produced rock salt. The mine is still in use today and is now operated by Hutchinson Salt Company. Cargill and Morton Salt also have salt plants that evaporate in Hutchinson.
The excavated parts of the mine are used for filing of film and television master archives, data tapes, and permanent business records. Underground Vault & amp; Storage currently hosts for The Wizard of Oz (1939), Gone with the Wind (1939), and Star Wars (1977) , among many others.
The world's longest wheat elevator is built in Hutchinson in 1961.
Dillon grocery store established in Hutchinson by J.S. Dillon in 1920 (originally from Sterling, Kansas). Dillon's was bought by The Kroger Co. in 1983. The company still operates a distribution center and headquarters for Dillons and Kwik Shop in the city.
Eaton Corporation operates a hydraulics plant in Hutchinson. On August 22, 2006, Eaton announced it would keep the Hutchinson plant open due to a $ 1 million economic incentive from Hutchinson City and a $ 2 million incentive from the State of Kansas. 155 assembly jobs were transferred to Reynosa factory, Mexico in June 2007.
On September 2, 2008, Hutchinson Hospital changed its name to Promise Regional Medical Center. And in 2012, renamed again Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
Lowen Corporation, founded in 1950 in a converted garage behind the C.W. house. "Mike" Lowen, is a graphics solutions provider. Lowen Sign Company, Lowen Color Graphics, and Lowen Certified are located in Hutchinson.
Collins Bus Corporation is located outside Hutchinson, and is a leading small school bus manufacturer in North America.
StraightLine HDD, the leading directional drill tool manufacturer, has 70,000 sqÃ, ft (6,500 m 2 ). manufacturing plant in Hutchinson.
In May 2009, Siemens announced it would open an American nacelle wind turbine assembly facility in Hutchinson. The facility is expected to start production in 2010 and create 400 jobs in Hutchinson.
Kuhn-Krause operates a large manufacturing plant in Hutchinson, manufacturing agricultural equipment and housing one of two Kuhn factories in North America.
Government
Hutchinson is a first class city with a council-manager form of government. The city council consists of five members. For the purpose of representation on the council, the city is divided into four districts with one elected councilor for a four-year term from each district. The fifth member of the council is elected in general for a two-year term. Each year, the board selects one member to serve as mayor and the other as deputy mayor. Board members are limited and can not serve more than one partial term plus two four-year periods in a row. The Council establishes policies for the city and oversees city managers who run the policy. Hired by the city council, the city manager serves as the chief city administration officer, manages the city budget, and does the day-to-day business of the city. Board meetings take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month, broadcast live on local cable channels 7.
As the county seat, Hutchinson is the administrative center of Reno County. District courts are located in the city center, and all local government departments base their operations in the city.
Hutchinson is located in the 1st US Congress District in Kansas. For representation purposes in the Kansas Legislature, the city is located in the 34th district of the Kansas Senate and the 102nd, 104th, and 114th districts in the Kansas Representative Council.
Education
Primary and secondary education
Hutchinson Public Schools (USD 308) operates twelve schools in the city:
The Hutchinson High School (Salthawks) soccer team has seven direct appearances, including six consecutive wins, at 6A & amp; State 5A Championship Game.
Buhler USD 313 operates four schools in and around Hutchinson:
- Obee Elementary School (K-6) (closed)
- Union Valley Elementary School (K-5)
- Plum Creek Elementary (K-5)
- Prosperity Primary School (4-6) (closed)
- Prairie Hills Middle School (6-8)
USD 309 South Hutchinson operates a school outside Hutchinson, Reno Valley Middle School (7-8).
There are also three private schools in Hutchinson:
- Central Christian School (K-12)
- Holy Cross Catholic School (Pre-K-6)
- Trinity Catholic High School (7-12)
Colleges and universities
The main campus of Hutchinson Community College, a two-year public college, is located in the city.
Infrastructure
Transportation
The 50 US route runs south east-west of the city. K-96 approaches Hutchinson from the south, cuts it to the west, and then turns northwest. Coming from the west, K-61 runs simultaneously with US 50, turn north and walk through the eastern part of town, and then exit to the northeast.
The Reno County Transit Area (RCAT) provides a local public bus service. The agency operates three Red, Blue, and Yellow bus routes. Greyhound Lines offers long-distance bus services on route via Hutchinson from Wichita to Pueblo. Bus service is provided daily to Wichita and Salina by BeeLine Express (subcontractor of Greyhound Lines).
Hutchinson Municipal Airport is located on the east side of the city. The airport is mainly used for general aviation.
Three railways serve Hutchinson. One of them is La Junta Subdivision of the BNSF Railway which divides east-west through the city. Amtrak uses the La Junta Sub-division to provide passenger train service. Hutchinson stops at Southwest Chief, which provides daily train service between Chicago and Los Angeles . Another train that serves Hutchinson is the Tucumcari Line of the Union Pacific Railroad, which runs northeast-southwest through the city. Finally, Hutchinson is a two-way terminal of Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad: Hutchinson Sub-section, which enters the city from the south, and the Subdivision of Great Bend, which enters the city from the northwest. Health care
There are two hospitals in Hutchinson. The larger of the two, the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, is a non-profit, public medical and surgical facility that offers a range of services including emergency care. The other hospital is Summit Surgical, a specialized company surgical facility.
Media
The Hutchinson News is the city's main newspaper, published daily. Hutchinson Community College publishes a weekly student newspaper, Collegian .
Hutchinson is the center of broadcast media for south-central Kansas. One AM and 12 FM radio stations are licensed to and/or broadcast from the city. Hutchinson is also the second major city in Wichita-Hutchinson, the Kansas television market. The main CBS market, MyNetworkTV, and affiliated PBS are licensed to the city, but the three broadcast stations are from Wichita.
Parks and recreation
Hutchinson is home to the Prairie Dunes Country Club, a golf course that is often among the best golf courses in the US, and has hosted several US National Golf Association championship tournaments. The club was founded by Emerson Carey and her four sons in the mid-1930s. The course was designed by Perry Maxwell and the first nine holes opened on September 13, 1937. Twenty years later in 1957, the second 9 holes opened, designed by J. Press Maxwell (Perry's son). Prairie Dunes is the host of the 2006 US Open Open and US Open championships in 2002.
Located on the northeastern edge of Hutchinson is Sand Hills State Park.
Culture
Destination
- Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center
- Strataca, formerly known as Kansas's Salt Underground Museum
- Kansas State Fair
- Carey Park, home of the Hutchinson Zoo, the Carey Park Golf Course, and the Salt City Splash aquatic water center
In popular culture and art
Movies
- Wait until the Sun Shines, Nellie (1952), directed by Henry King, is set in Hutchinson.
- Picnic (1955), directed by Joshua Logan and two Academy Awards winners, partly shot in Hutchinson (grain elevator scene).
- Mysterious Skin (2004), directed by Gregg Araki and based on 1996 book Scott Heim of the same name, set in Hutchinson.
- Safety (2014), directed by Brett Donowho and Bernie Van De Yacht, shot in Hutchinson.
Television
- Gross Jobs ' Season 2 Episode 42 is set in Hutchinson and focuses on salt mining.
- Modern Marvels ', Season 17 Episode 7 (time code: 29:40 - 34:26, first aired October 12, 2010), contains segments at the Hutchinson Salt Mine.
- In Strength of the Rocket , Samuel "Squid" Dullard is said to have moved from Hutchinson to Ocean Shores, California.
- In So Weird ' s Season 2, an episode occurred in Hutchinson where Molly performed for charity purposes.
- How it Works Stuff "Salt Episode", mined salt
- Channel History "Gas Explosion", a 17-minute segment at the 2001 Hutchinson Gas Explosion
Literature
- Sprout , a 2009 novel by Dale Peck, is set in Hutchinson and the surrounding area. Mysterious Skin, a 1996 novel by Scott Heim (adapted into a 2004 movie starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt), is set in Hutchinson and nearby towns.
Sports
The Roller Derby League - All Female Flat Track The Roller Derby League was formed in 2012. In 2016 it became a student team and changed its name to Central Kansas Roller Derby. In 2017 they added an unnamed junior team.
Famous people
See also
- List of Historic Historic Places of Interest in Reno County, Kansas
- Fox Theater
- Terminal Station
- St. Teresa Catholic Church
- Arkansas Valley Interurban Railway
- Hutchinson Sports Arena
Further reading
References
External links
- City Hutchinson - Official
- News
- The Hutchinson News, local newspaper
- School
- USD 308, local school district
- Historical
- Hutchinson, The History of Kansas
- Hutchinson, Kansas Community Networks
- Photography History Detector on YouTube, from Hatteberg's People on KAKE TV news
- Gibbo Skin on YouTube, from Hatteberg's People on KAKE TV news
- Maps
- Hutchinson City Map, KDOT
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