Altoona, Kansas

Altoona is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States. it is along the Verdigris River. In 2010, 414 people lived there.
History.
Altoona was first called Geddesburg when it was created in 1869. It was renamed Altoona in 1870. It was named after Altoona, Pennsylvania. The first post office in Altoona was created in April 1870.
Altoona grew a lot when a railroad was built through it in 1885.
As of 1916, Altoona was a sundown town, which is a town where black people were not allowed to live.
Geography.
Altoona is at (37.526796, -95.661903). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.
People.
2010 census.
The 2010 census says that there were 414 people, 165 households, and 111 families living in Altoona.