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  Argonia, Kansas - Home
Argonia, Kansas is located near the scenic banks of the Chikaskia River along the BNSF railroad in western Sumner County.
Argonia is the only town with this name in the world.
The first child born in the town was Francis Argonia Salter; date of birth was February 13, 1883.
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 Argonia, Kansas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Argonia is a city in Sumner County, Kansas, United States.
On April 4, 1887 Susanna M. Salter was elected mayor of Argonia becoming the first female mayor in the United States.
Argonia is located at 37°15′55″N, 97°45′58″W (37.265299, -97.766123)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Argonia,_Kansas   (382 words)

  
 Susanna Madora Salter -- First Woman Mayor by Monroe Billington, Autumn 1954
THE TOWN OF ARGONIA in Sumner county, Kansas, became nationally and internationally known in 1887 when the voters of that little Quaker village, with a population of less than five hundred, elected the first woman mayor in America.
She is an officer in the Argonia W.C.T.U., much interested in the enforcement of the prohibitory law, and in the study of the best means of suppressing and eradicating the vices that beset our cities.
From an unknown country crossroads hamlet, Argonia has jumped into a prominence that is wonderful, and is today probably the best known, or at least the widest known town in the State.
www.kshs.org /publicat/khq/1954/54_3_billington.htm   (4116 words)

  
 Sumner County, Part 15
Argonia is a live little town, of about 100 inhabitants, located on the K. Railroad, near the west line of the county.
The Argonia Mills form a very prominent feature of the town, and were in existence before the building of the place was fairly begun.
Francis Argonia was the first child born in the town, and from this circumstance his parents decided to give him that name.
www.kancoll.org /books/cutler/sumner/sumner-co-p15.html   (3654 words)

  
 Argonia, Kansas - Organizations
The Argonia and Western Sumner County Historical Society was organized in 1961.
Argonia's Park Board is a group of local volunteers that meet monthly to plan and guide the activities at our Argonia Parks.
Argonia's Planning/PRIDE is organized for the purpose of coordinating the activities of the community.
www.havilandtelco.com /~argonia/organizations.htm   (1720 words)

  
 Arkcity.net: Sports - Argonia lives up to its reputation 02/27/06   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Dexter was able to convert six of eight free throws in the period, one in which Argonia led by as many as seven points.
Argonia began the second half on an 12-0 run pushing the lead to 37-21 before Dexter scored their first field goal at the 3:16 mark.
Argonia had three players in double figures led by Craig Simon and Denim Taton with 18 apiece and Pike with 10.
www.arkcity.net /stories/022706/spo_0002.shtml   (427 words)

  
 Argonia Kansas Resource Guide, City or community of Argonia, Kansas Facts, Information, Relocation, Real Estate, ...
The population of Argonia is approximately 523 (1998).
The distance from Argonia to Washington DC is 1182 miles.
Argonia is positioned 37.26 degrees north of the equator and 97.76 degrees west of the prime meridian.
www.usacitiesonline.com /kscountyargonia.htm   (203 words)

  
 Argonia, Kansas KS, city profile (Sumner County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Argonia, KS Argonia is a city in Sumner County, in the Wichita metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Argonia was $16,060, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Argonia, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $243.
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 Community of Argonia
Argonia features the contrast of old historic places and new modern facilities.
The center of a prime agricultural area, Argonia offers a community activity center and a multipurpose city building housing well equipped EMT facilities and a volunteer fire department.
Maintained by the Argonia and Western Sumner County Historical Society, the Salter House and Museum are open to the public.
www.usd359.k12.ks.us /community.html   (239 words)

  
 Church History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
In the late 1870's in a community in Kansas that would afterwards become the town of Argonia, Men and women were meeting together in sod houses, schools and home to worship God and to study the scriptures.
On June 26, 1884 as a result of the work of an earnest group of people, the Argonia Methodist Episcopal Church was chartered with State of Kansas.
As a result of the combination of the Argonia and Milan churches mergers in June 1960, more room was needed.
www.gbgm-umc.org /argonia/page2.html   (290 words)

  
 Argonia, KS Houses, Apartments, Cars, Mortgage Status, and Residents Info
Back to: Argonia main page, Kansas, Kansas smaller cities, Kansas small towns, All US cities.
Housing units in Argonia with a mortgage: 56 (9 second mortgage, 3 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Back to: Argonia, KS (don't miss, contains a wealth of additional information), Kansas, All US cities.
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 Freeport KS Tornado 29 May 2004
Another second tornado developed out of the circulation on the back side of the storm and passed near Argonia but did not hit the town.
This funnel moved north to threaten Argonia KS but didn't hit the town.
Catching only brief glimpses of the Argonia tornado as I drove north this shot shows what I thought was the final rope out.
www.chaseday.com /tornado-argoniaKS2004.htm   (816 words)

  
 Argonia, Kansas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Located in Unified School District 359, Argonia offers a well-rounded curriculum for preschool through college level students.
Two highways, US 160 east and west and Argonia Road north and south, provide easy access to the town.
The airplane, Argonia, flew into Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944; it was a C-47, piloted by Argonian Charles Young.
www.cjnetworks.com /~kloud/ARGONIA/OVERVIEW.HTM   (220 words)

  
 Argonia Article Archives by KeepMedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Argonia and Western Sumner County Historical Society is considering options as to repair and rehabilitate the Salter Museum.
City officials in Argonia are wrestling with an armadillo problem.
March Madness is a couple of weeks away for the collegiate ranks, but there was plenty of February Frenzy on display last night as the South Haven boys basketball team hosted Norwich in the opening round of the...
www.topix.net /city/argonia-ks/keepmedia   (1582 words)

  
 DaVinci: Regional> North America> United States> Kansas> Localities> A> Argonia
Next week?s game against Argonia is homecoming for South Barber.
Argonia appears to be the top-runner in the district, with Burden and Udall next.
A top non-league opponent for Burrton is Argonia, which reached the eight-man II playoffs.
www.bluegrassdavinci.com /ODP/Regional/North_America/United_States/Kansas/Localities/A/Argonia   (361 words)

  
 Argonia, Kansas Neighborhood Lawyer
Residents of Argonia can trust a lawyer who knows how to assist the citizens of Kansas.
With the Kansas legal assistance of a lawyer from Weitz and Luxenberg, you know you are represented by a law firm with the force to make your lawsuit one that wins and the empathy to treat you with the individualized respect to which you are entitled.
Weitz & Luxenberg works on a no-fee basis, so our services are free unless we win a verdict or cash settlement for you.
www.weitzlux.com /personalinjurylawyer/ks/kansas/argonia_304061.html   (405 words)

  
 Argonia Public Schools
Twenty six Argonia seventh through twelfth graders received a "paying my dues" weight lifting t-shirt for attending summer weights.
These shirts were given to the students as a reward for all.
Argonia High School Track Team Continues to Improve
www.argonia359.org   (84 words)

  
 ADC - Home
The City of Argonia and the Argonia Development Company, LLC are offering free building sites to families who are looking to build a home in a great small-town environment.
The development is comprised of 57 acres and located along U.S. Highway 160 across the street from Argonia’s schools.
In addition to free land, Sumner County is offering a 95% property tax rebate for five years.
www.argoniadevelopment.com   (94 words)

  
 Argonia News
Local news for Argonia, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
In Friday's league game, the host Argonia Red Raiders football team scored a big 54-8 win over the Udall Eagles.
The South Haven High School volleyball team won two out of three matches Tuesday night at the Norwich quad, defeating Argonia 25-20, 25-23.
www.topix.net /city/argonia-ks   (611 words)

  
 Argonia USD 359 - High School Information
Argonia Junior and Senior High School is a member of the South Central Border League.
Activities that are governed and sponsored are: music, speech, football, basketball, track, volleyball, and quiz bowl.
We'll hail Argonia the school that we love.
www.usd359.k12.ks.us /hsinfo.html   (386 words)

  
 Argonia Fire and EMS @ Firehouse.com Network
Argonia Fire & EMS proudly protects 2000 people living in an area of 137 square miles.
Our department is a public department whose members are on a volunteer status.
Argonia Emergency moved to there new station in 1978 from the city administration building, this station houses 2 Ambulances and 1 Rescue van, 2 Tankers, 2 Grass units and 3 Pumpers
departments.firehouse.com /dept/ArgoniaKS   (143 words)

  
 Argonia Florist $34.95 | Flower Delivery Argonia (KS) | Florists in Argonia, Kansas
Flowerhand.com, a Argonia Florist network and division of Regional Direct.com, LLC is a reliable online flower delivery Argonia florist service available in almost every city and town throughout the state of Kansas.
Our Argonia, Kansas florist directory is provided through a strategic partnership with Regional Direct.com, which has established partnerships with the most reliable, customer service-driven area Argonia florist and florists in Kansas, including Argonia, Kansas.
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 Argonia, Kansas (Volkswalk)
Because it is so interesting to visit them, to get to know the people, to learn their history and "claims to fame," and to enjoy the beauty and charm of these proud communities.
What they found was a beautiful, heavily wooded acreage filled with all kinds of animals, plants, and trees and with the Chikaskia River running through it -- everything they had dreamed of for their retirement!
If not, come join us in Argonia because, before, during, and after our volkswalks there will be hundreds of rocketeers (yes, they’re really called that) from all over the U.S. launching their rockets from a field just a few miles south of town.
www.kloudbusters.org /ARGONIA/VOLKWALK.HTM   (917 words)

  
 Argonia Public Schools - MARCH 06 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Argonia PTO Scholarships- 2 available for $500.00- Every individual will be assigned a number to use instead of using your name.
Write a letter stating your community involvement and volunteer activities (Focus is on community/volunteer work, school activities, misc.) You might also want to put where you will be attending and what your major will be.
Haviland Telephone Company- 1 $100.00 Scholarship (One Argonia student will get this if the application is filled out and completed).
www.argonia359.org /vnews/display.v/ART/2006/03/13/4411e5114f3f6   (469 words)

  
 Trip tp KLOUDbreak near Argonia, Kansas
Saturday, for an nice change of pace I attended KLOUDBurst 14, high power rocketry launch, near Argonia, Kansas, an hour southwest of Wichita.
After passing through Argonia, we were watching for a sign, when I spotted the contrail from a launch in the distance.
I think the group will be launching some rockets of their own the next time and I would like to organize a tail gate party, though I don't think fires are allowed.
mightymac.org /04kloud.htm   (697 words)

  
 Real Estate / homes for sale / mortgage / refinance / home equity - RealEstate.com -- Find the Argonia REALTOR that is ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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 Argonia, KS Phone Systems - Find business telephone system dealers serving Argonia, Kansas (67004)
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 Argonia, FSBO - For Sale By Owner Homes in Argonia,
You can advertise your Argonia, real estate property, use this site to get Argonia mortgage information, find information for Argonia home sellers or home buyers.
The Argonia homes for sale and real estate shown on this page represents all the Argonia, homes for sale by owner currently advertised on the site.
All Information Deemed Reliable but Not Guaranteed.The information and data presented in these advertisements are believed to be accurate.
www.homesbyowner.com /wichita/Search_Listings.asp?City=Argonia   (286 words)

  
 Fort Argonia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
I am not one for updating web sites constantly, for it is much, much easier for me to post updates in a forum thread.
So if you are looking for frequently updated information on this project, refer to the thread "Fort Argonia -- Project Announcement" in the Argonian Scales Forum.
The link is located at the bottom of this page.
geeteeo.home.comcast.net /fort_argonia.htm   (69 words)

  
 Famous Firsts by American Women
Goode, who owned a furniture store in Chicago, intended the bed to be used in apartments.
Susanna Medora Salter becomes the first woman elected mayor of an American town, in Argonia, Kansas.
Alice Guy Blaché, the first American woman film director, shoots the first of her more than 300 films, a short feature called La Fee aux Choux (The Cabbage Fairy).
www.factmonster.com /spot/womensfirsts1.html   (1644 words)

  
 Argonia, Kansas (KS) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, crime
wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.2 miles away from the Argonia city center killed 17 people and injured 225 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.
On 5/25/1955, a category 5 tornado 31.1 miles away from the city center killed 20 people and injured 280 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
Additional information about hotels, doctors, dentists, jobs, apartments, real estate, travel attractions, weather, and many interactive features are coming soon.
www.city-data.com /city/Argonia-Kansas.html   (824 words)

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