Kanona, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Decatur County, Kansas

Kanona is an unincorporated community in Decatur County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

A post office was opened in Kanona in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955. The post office was called Altory until 1887.[2]

Education

The community is served by Oberlin USD 294 public school district.

References

  1. ^ "Kanona, 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 8, 2014.

Further reading

  • Decatur County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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Municipalities and communities of Decatur County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Oberlin
Cities
  • Clayton‡
  • Dresden
  • Jennings
  • Norcatur
  • Oberlin
Map of Kansas highlighting Decatur County
Map of Kansas highlighting Decatur County
Unincorporated
communities
  • Allison
  • Cedar Bluffs
  • Kanona
  • Leoville
  • Lyle
  • Traer
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‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.
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39°47′48″N 100°23′24″W / 39.79667°N 100.39000°W / 39.79667; -100.39000


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