Venango, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
38°38′20″N 97°59′11″W / 38.63889°N 97.98639°W / 38.63889; -97.98639[1]CountryUnited StatesStateKansasCountyEllsworthElevation
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1,516 ft (462 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code785FIPS code20-73465GNIS ID476930 [1]

Venango is an unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located on the east bank of the Kanopolis Lake.

History

A post office was opened in Venango in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[2]

Education

The community is served by Smoky Valley USD 400 public school district.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Venango, Kansas
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2014.

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  • Ellsworth County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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