Towanda, Kansas

Towanda is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 1,447 people lived there. History Towanda was created in 1870. It was incorporated in 1905. Towanda is an Osage-language name meaning "many waters". The town was damaged badly by a cyclone in 1892. 21st century In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was built a few blocks west of Towanda. There was a lot of controversy about tax exemption and environmental concerns (if a leak ever happens). Geography Towanda is at 37°47′45″N 96°59′58″W (37.795921, -96.999380). It is along the Whitewater River. The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.92 square miles (2.38 km2). Of that, 0.91 square miles (2.36 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water. People 2020 census The 2020 census says that there were 1,447 people, 528 households, and 382 families living in Towanda. Of the households, 76.3% owned their home and 23.7% rented their home. The median age was 35.2 years. Of the people, 89.7% were White, 1.4% were Native American, 1.3% were Black, 0.3% were from some other race, and 7.3% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the people. 2010 census The 2010 census says that there were 1,450 people, 524 households, and 397 families living in Towanda. Education Towanda is home to the district office of Circle USD 375. Circle USD 375 covers about 175 square miles. Famous people Frank H. Maynard, this old-time cowboy author lived in Towanda for a time in the 1870s. Garner E. Shriver, U.S. Representative from Kansas Jordan Phillips, former five star recruit and defensive tackle for the University of Oklahoma and current Buffalo Bills References Other websites City City website Towanda - Directory of Public Officials Schools USD 375, local school district USD 375 School District Boundary Map Archived 2020-02-16 at the Wayback Machine, KDOT Maps Towanda City Map Archived 2020-05-04 at the Wayback Machine, KDOT