Bridgeport, Kansas

Bridgeport, Kansas
Bridgeport, Kansas
Unincorporated community
	Location within Saline County and Kansas
	KDOT map of Saline County (legend)
	Coordinates: 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W / 38.62778°N 97.61306°WCoordinates: 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Saline
Elevation	1,302 ft (397 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	64
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67416
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-08450
GNIS ID	476951

Bridgeport is an unincorporated community in Smoky View Township, Saline County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 64.^[1] It is located south of Salina, along K-4 near Interstate 135.

History[]

A post office was opened in Bridgeport in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1976.^[2]

Two railroads previously ran through Bridgeport, but were later abandoned.

Geography[]

The Smoky Hill River flows through the community.^[3] Its elevation is 1,302 feet (397 m), and it is located at

38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W (38.6277833, -97.6130924).^[4]

Climate[]

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bridgeport has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[5]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
2020	64	—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Bridgeport as a census-designated place (CDP). Also, this community is a part of the Salina micropolitan area.

Education[]

The community is served by Southeast of Saline USD 306 public school district.

References[]

^ ^a ^b "Profile of Bridgeport, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
^ DeLorme. Kansas Atlas & Gazetteer. 4th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2009, 48. ISBN 0-89933-342-7.
^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bridgeport, Kansas
^ Climate Summary for Bridgeport, Kansas

External links[]

Saline County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT

[Census-2020-Profile-1] "Profile of Bridgeport, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.

[2] "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2014.

[3] DeLorme. Kansas Atlas & Gazetteer. 4th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2009, 48. ISBN 0-89933-342-7.

[4] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bridgeport, Kansas

[5] Climate Summary for Bridgeport, Kansas

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v t Municipalities and communities of Saline County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Salina
Cities	Assaria Brookville Gypsum New Cambria Salina Smolan Solomon‡
Unincorporated communities	Bavaria† Bridgeport† Falun† Glendale Hedville Kipp† Mentor† Salemsborg Shipton Trenton
Townships	Cambria Dayton Eureka Falun Glendale Greeley Gypsum Liberty Ohio Pleasant Valley Smoky Hill Smoky View Smolan Washington
Footnotes	†This populated place is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.
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