Dunkirk, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Crawford County, Kansas

Dunkirk is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

A post office was opened in Dunkirk in 1915, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919.[2] Dunkirk was originally a mining community with coal mines operated by the Wier Coal Company.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Dunkirk, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  3. ^ University of Kansas (1918). Bulletin. p. 163.

Further reading

  • Crawford County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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Municipalities and communities of Crawford County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Girard
Cities
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  • Arma
  • Cherokee
  • Frontenac
  • Girard
  • Hepler
  • McCune
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  • Pittsburg
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37°29′04″N 94°44′31″W / 37.48444°N 94.74194°W / 37.48444; -94.74194


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