In 1859, Chase County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Elmdale. Elmdale is the birthplace of Lyle Tayo, actress.
- CountyChase County
- Population40 (2020 U.S. Census)
In 1859, Chase County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Elmdale. Elmdale is the birthplace of Lyle Tayo, actress.
Elmdale, Kansas gifts and souvenirs: 25 designs made from Elmdale's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Elmdale Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Elmdale Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Elmdale Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Elmdale Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Elmdale Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Elmdale Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 3 styles
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Classic large-letter postcard art, filled with local photos
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos, 11 oz ceramic
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Large-letter postcard art on a sturdy tote
Foam-front trucker, printed (not embroidered) with local photos
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
In 1806, Zebulon Pike led the Pike Expedition westward from St Louis, Missouri, of which part of their journey followed the Cottonwood River through Chase County near the current city of Elmdale.
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1859, Chase County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Elmdale.
In 1871, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a main line east–west through Elmdale. In 1873, a post office was relocated from Middle Creek (an extinct town), to the rail community of Elmdale. Elmdale was incorporated in 1904.
There have been numerous floods during the history of Elmdale. In June and July 1951, due to heavy rains, rivers and streams flooded numerous cities in Kansas, including Elmdale. Many reservoirs and levees were built in Kansas as part of a response to the Great Flood of 1951. A levee was built and saved the town from numerous floods, but in 1998 a flood spilled over the levee.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Elmdale, Kansas, revision 1376030375 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
We share a part of every Elmdale sale with local partners, and we'd love to print from your collection. Old photographs, maps and postcards make the best keepsakes.
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3 free coloring pages of Elmdale, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Elmdale's population was 40 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 55 in 2010.
A view of Elmdale
A view of Elmdale
A view of Elmdale