Sheffield, Kansas

Ghost town in Kansas, United States
39°45′05″N 100°41′12″W / 39.75139°N 100.68667°W / 39.75139; -100.68667[1]CountryUnited StatesStateKansasCountyDecaturElevation
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2,667 ft (813 m)Population
 • Total0Time zoneUTC-6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code785GNIS ID482125 [1]

Sheffield is a ghost town in Sappa Township of Decatur County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

Sheffield was issued a post office in 1881. The post office was discontinued in 1887.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Sheffield, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2018-01-05.

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  • Decatur County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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