Alcyone, Kansas

Ghost town in Sheridan County, Kansas
Ghost town in Kansas, United States
39°27′06″N 100°18′17″W / 39.45167°N 100.30472°W / 39.45167; -100.30472CountryUnited StatesStateKansasCountySheridanElevation
2,654 ft (809 m)Population
 • Total0Time zoneUTC-6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code785GNIS ID482592[1]

Alcyone is a ghost town in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States.

History

Alcyone was issued a post office in 1879. The post office was discontinued in 1898.[2]

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 1984-07-01. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2018-01-02.[permanent dead link]

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County seat: Hoxie
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