Shipton, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas

Shipton is an unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located northwest of Salina about 0.75 miles west of the intersection of Halstead Road and Shipton Road, next to an abandoned railroad.

History

The post office in Shipton was discontinued in 1895.[2]

Education

The community is served by Ell-Saline USD 307 public school district.

References

  1. ^ "Shipton, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2014.

Further reading

  • Saline County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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38°54′50″N 97°40′56″W / 38.91389°N 97.68222°W / 38.91389; -97.68222