Sheridan, Kansas

Ghost town in Sheridan County, Kansas
Ghost town in Kansas, United States
39°30′33″N 100°29′52″W / 39.50917°N 100.49778°W / 39.50917; -100.49778CountryUnited StatesStateKansasCountySheridanElevation
2,743 ft (836 m)Population
 • Total0Time zoneUTC-6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code785GNIS ID482587[1]

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

History

Sheridan was issued a post office in 1876. The post office was discontinued in 1888.[2]

The Denver Extension of the Kansas Pacific Railroad was completed near Sheridan in 1868.

  • Kansas Pacific Railroad completes the Denver Extension
    Kansas Pacific Railroad completes the Denver Extension

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]

Further reading

  • Sheridan County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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Municipalities and communities of Sheridan County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Hoxie
Cities
  • Hoxie
  • Selden
Map of Kansas highlighting Sheridan County
Map of Kansas highlighting Sheridan County
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