[2] The post office was established June 5, 1871, and temporarily closed October 19, 1883, before being reopened December 12, 1883.

[3] In 1912, Silverdale was described as a hamlet with a hotel, general store, bank, and other businesses, and in 1910 the population was 100.

[citation needed] The quarry specialized in fine cut, quality limestone.

[citation needed] Silverdale is located in southern Kansas, between U.S. Route 166 and the Oklahoma state line.

[5] The community is served by Arkansas City USD 470 public school district.