Profile for Goessel, Kansas, KS

Russian Mennonites began growing Turkey Red wheat in the region in the 1870s

Well-known residents have included:
· Shirley Knight, actress

Local festivals include:

• Threshing Days - Aug. 3-5, 2007

Historic sites and museums: Mennonite Heritage Museum

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Cemeteries (9)

Communities (4)

Libraries (1)

Museums (1)

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48% of Goessel residents report German ancestry, and 5% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Goessel ancestry & family history guide.

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• Genealogy page (KS GenWeb) for Marion County
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Post a query on a message board:

• Marion County Ancestry forum
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• Ancestry.com - KS data
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• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Goessel was $14,106, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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10% of Goessel residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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• Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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Goessel festival dates:

• Threshing Days - Aug. 3-5, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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• Post history questions in Marion County genealogy forum

Median rent in Goessel, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $329.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $750.

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Libraries in Goessel include Goessel City Library ... View libraries

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Marion County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Goessel political report.

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The average commute time for Goessel workers is 19 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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