Mingo, Kansas
Unincorporated community in Thomas County, Kansas
Mingo is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Kansas, United States[1] It is located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Colby, then west of I-70 exit 62 via a rural road. It is primarily the site of a large granary operation; there is also a church, two large farms and, near the highway, a free-standing self-service gasoline pump row; and no other businesses or services. There are also a dozen or so homes.
History
Mingo had a post office from 1888 until 1940; the post office was designated "Thurford" until 1894.[2] The oldest active geocache in the world is near Mingo.[3]
Education
The community is served by Colby USD 315 public school district.
References
- ^ "Mingo, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ^ "Mingo". May 11, 2000.
Further reading
External links
- Thomas County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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Municipalities and communities of Thomas County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Colby
- Brewster
- Colby
- Gem
- Menlo
- Oakley‡
- Rexford
communities
- Halford
- Levant†
- Mingo
- Barrett
- East Hale
- Kingery
- Lacey
- Menlo
- Morgan
- North Randall
- Rovohl
- Smith
- South Randall
- Summers
- Wendell
- West Hale
†This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau.
‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.
‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.
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39°16′42″N 100°57′45″W / 39.27833°N 100.96250°W / 39.27833; -100.96250
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