Baxter Springs, KS
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About Baxter Springs
- • Actor Barry Van Dyke, son of Dick Van Dyke, was born in Baxter Springs.
- • The first official Kansas state flag was designed by a Baxter Springs resident in 1925.
- • It became a vital supply depot during the Civil War, drawing both Union and Confederate attention.
- • Quantrill's Raiders looted and burned the town in a surprise attack in 1863.
- • The Great Flood of 1951 devastated the town, causing widespread damage.
- • Named for A. Baxter, it was founded in 1858 and incorporated in 1868.
- • Its population is around 4,000, smaller than many nearby Kansas towns.
- • Sitting at 902 feet, it's slightly higher than the surrounding flatlands.
- • Agriculture and manufacturing are important sectors in the local economy.
- • There's a palpable sense of small-town charm and a strong community spirit.
- • Kansas City Chiefs are the closest NFL team, known for their Super Bowl LIV victory.
- • Baxter Springs High School's football team has a storied history of success in the Three Rivers League.