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Abilene, Kansas Abilene is a city in and the county seat of Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. The city population was 6,543 at the 2000 United States Census. History Abilene began as a stage coach stop in 1857, established by Timothy Hersey and named from a passage in the Bible, meaning 'city of the plains'. The town grew quickly when Joseph G. McCoy decided to use the town for the location of his stockyards. Abilene became the very first 'cow town' of the west.With the railroad pushing west, cattle traders soon came to use Abilene as the largest stockyards west of Kansas City. The Chisholm Trail ended in Abilene, bringing in many travelers and making Abilene one of the wildest towns in the west.Town marshal Tom 'Bear River' Smith was initially successful policing Abilene, often using only his bare hands. He survived two assassination attempts during his tenure. However, he was murdered and decapitated on November 2, 1870. Smith wounded one of his two attackers during the shootout preceding his death, and both suspects received life in prison for the offense. He was replaced by Wild Bill Hickok in April 1871. Hickock's time as marshal was short lived. While standing off a crowd during a street brawl, gambler Phil Coe took two shots at Hickock, who returned fire killing Coe, but then accidentally shot his friend and deputy, Mike Williams, who was coming to his aid. He lost his job two months later in December.In 1880 Conrad Lebold built what the newspapers called the finest house west of Topeka. Lebold was one of the early town developers and Bankers from 1869 through 1889. The Hersey dugout can still be seen in the cellar of the Lebold Mansion.In 1890, Dr. A.B. Seelye founded the A.B. Seelye Medical Company. Seelye developed over 100 products for the company including 'Wasa-Tusa', an Indian name meaning to heal.Abilene became home to Dwight D. Eisenhower when his family moved to Abilene from Denison, Texas in 1892. Eisenhower attended elementary school through high school in Abilene, graduating in 1909. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is located in Abilene. It is now the burial site of President Eisenhower, his wife, Mamie, and their first born son Doud Dwight. Geography Abilene is located at 38°55′11″N 97°13′2″W / 38.91972°N 97.21722°W / 38.91972; -97.21722 (38.919721, -97.217329) at an elevation of 1,155 feet (352 m). The city lies on the north side of the Smoky Hill River on the western edge of the Flint Hills region of the Great Plains. Mud Creek, a tributary of the Smoky Hill, runs south through the city.Abilene lies in north-central Kansas at the intersection of Interstate 70 and K-15. It is approximately 27 miles (44 km) east of Salina, Kansas, 94 miles (152 km) north of Wichita, and 139 miles (224 km) west of Kansas City. According to the United States Census Bureau, Abilene has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.7 km²), all of it land.Abilene's sister city is Minori, Japan. Climate Over the course of a year, temperatures range from an average low below 20 °F (−7 °C) in January to an average high of nearly 95 °F (35 °C) in July. The maximum temperature reaches 90 °F (32 °C) an average of 67 days per year and reaches 100 °F (38 °C) an average of 14 days per year. The minimum temperature falls below the freezing point (32 °F (0 °C)) an average of 117 days per year. Typically the first fall freeze occurs between the last week of September and the first week of November, and the last spring freeze occurs during April or the first week of May.The area receives nearly 33 inches (840 mm) of precipitation during an average year with the largest share being received in May and June—which when combined average 20 days of measurable precipitation. During a typical year the total amount of precipitation may be anywhere from 22 to 44 inches (1,100 mm). There are on average 79 days of measurable precipitation per year. Winter snowfall averages about 14 inches, but the median is less than 10 inches (250 mm). Measurable snowfall occurs an average of 7 days per year with at least an inch of snow being received on five of those days. Snow depth of at least an inch occurs an average of 11 days per year. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 6,543 people, 2,836 households, and 1,772 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,584.7 people per square mile (611.7/km²). There were 3,104 housing units at an average density of 751.8/sq mi (290.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.52% White, 1.01% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.96% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population.There were 2,836 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.90.In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.The median income for a household in the city was $33,778, and the median income for a family was $46,052. Males had a median income of $31,971 versus $17,361 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,356. About 4.8% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over. Print Abilene has one daily newspaper, The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle. Radio The following radio stations are licensed to Abilene:AMFM Points of interest Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad- A tourist railroad based out of the old Rock Island train depot in Old Abilene Town; it hauls passengers between Abilene andEnterprise. Eisenhower Presidential Centerand the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Great Plains Theatre - Originally First Presbyterian Church, built in 1881, Landmarked, and is now a live professional theatre, and movie theatre. Greyhound Hall of Fame - Located near the Eisenhower Presidential Library, the hall exhibits the history of thegreyhoundbreed and of greyhound racing. Hall of Generals - A wax museum of figures of generals fromWorld War II Heritage Center of Dickinson County - Two museums including the Historical Museum and the Museum of Independent Telephony. The Museum of Independent Telephony tells the story of C.L. Brown, whose independentBrown Telephone Companygrew to become the telecommunications company known today asSprint Nextel Corporation. Lebold Mansion- National Register Property listed in 1973. Built in 1880 in the Italianate Tuscan villa style. This decorative arts museum was once home to one of the finest collections of American Victorian antiques and artifacts. However the museum closed to all tours in June of 2010 and was sold to new owners as a private residence on 9/15/10. Old Abilene Town - A replica of a part of old Abilene. Constructed as a replica historic district, beginning in the late 1950s, it includes several original buildings that have been moved from their original locations. A. B. Seelye Houseand Museum - A Georgian style mansion built in 1905 at a cost of $55,000. The 25 room mansion contains the original furniture and Edison light fixtures. The Patent Medicine Museum contains many artifacts of the A.B. Seelye Medical Company.Listed on theNational Register of Historic Places, it is currently a museum showcasing Seelye, an advocate ofpatent medicines. Primary and secondary education Abilene is part of Unified School District 435.