CITY OF HOLTON

KANSAS

Community Profile

General
The City of Holton is located in Northeast Kansas among rolling hills about 28 miles north of the state capitol, Topeka on U.S 75 Highway, 4 lanes from Topeka to Holton. Holton is the county seat of Jackson County with the courthouse serving as the center of the square downtown business district.

Today, Holton is a classic midwestern community boasting turn-of-the-century homes with large porches and hand-carved trim. Brick streets lined with stately old trees frame a network of neighborhoods within this city of 3,000. Map of the City of Holton

Government
Holton is a City Manager-Commission form of government with 5 Commissioners elected at large serving 3 year terms. The Mayor is chosen by the Commissioners after the April election every year. The City of Holton owns it's own electrical power plant and distribution system which supplies electricity for the City and surrounding areas within a 3 mile radius. The current City Manager is Brad Mears.

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Population

The Population of the City of Holton is 3,196 (1990 census) and of Jackson County 11,525. (1990 census)

Climate and Geographic Information

Average daily temperature is 26 degrees in January, 78 degrees in July, 55 degrees in April and 57 degrees in October. The average annual precipitation is 35 inches with 15 inches being the average annual snowfall.

Elevation is 1,085 feet above mean sea level and lies 39 degrees 30 minutes north latitude, 94 degrees 40 minutes west longitude.

Local Weather Conditions and Forecast

Hospital

Holton Community Hospital offers 24-hour emergency treatment, in-patient and out-patient services with LifeStar emergency airlift to major medical centers. Three resident physicians with a brand new building home to our local health care center.

Library

Beck Bookman Library is home to more than 30,000 volumes, affiliated with the North East Kansas Library System, recently expanded.

Holton Industrial Park

Lots For Sale
The Holton Industial Park is located 1 mile North on U.S. 75 Highway and has a number of excellent building sites available ranging from 1.71 acres to 3.75 acres. The Park has 3 phase electricity, good water supply and sanitary sewer available to every site. Street development is currently underway.

For more business opportunities or information contact Holton City Hall at 785-364-2721

Community Churches

  • Bethany Baptist Church, 821 New York, 785-364-4379
  • First Baptist Church of Holton, 504 Juniper, 785-364-3423
  • St. Dominic Church, 416 Ohio, 785-364-3262
  • First Christian Church of Holton, 5th & Wisconsin, 785-364-2545
  • St. Thomas Episcopal, 514 Wisconsin, 785-267-0150
  • Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints, 512 Wisconsin, 785-364-4290
  • Trinity Lutheran, 401 Cheyenne, 785-364-2206
  • Evangel United Methodist, 227 Pennsylvania, 785-364-3834
  • First United Methodist of Holton, 1401 West 4th, 785-364-3275
  • Church of the Nazarene, 209 New York, 785-364-3642
  • Lakeview Faith Chapel (Pentecostal),20171 Hwy 75, 785-364-2416
  • First Presbyterian of Holton, 402 W. 5th, 785-364-3285
  • Circleville Christian Church, 105 Wilson, Circleville, KS 66416, 785-924-3831
  • The Sanctuary (retreat cabin, spiritual direction), 785-364-2814
  • Christ's Church, 4-H Fair Bldg., 785-364-4029

Hotels and Motels

Restaurants

  • Burger King
  • China Buffet Restaurant
  • Country Mart Restaurant and Deli
  • Dairy Queen
  • Ju'bils Deli
  • Pizza Hut
  • Roebke Home Memorial(By advance reservation only, minimum group of 15, tours by appointment)
  • Sharps Little Diner
  • Sonic
  • Subway Sandwich Shop located in the new Texaco Fast Trax.
  • Taco Bell
  • Trails Cafe Restaurant

Area Attractions

Casinos
Three casinos are now in full operation within 20 miles of Holton. Come and try your luck.

Antique and Gift Shops

Holton and Jackson County have a number of Antique and Gift Shops available for your shopping convienence.

List of Jackson County Antique and Gift Shops


For additional information contact:

City of Holton   Holton Area Chamber of Commerce
430 Pennsylvania Ave OR 416 Pennsylvania Ave
Holton, Kansas 66436   Holton, Kansas 66436
785-364-2721   785-364-3963

or Email City Hall cityhall@holtonks.net

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