Wilcox, Kansas

Ghost town in Trego County, Kansas
Ghost town in Kansas, United States
38°47′52″N 99°53′31″W / 38.79778°N 99.89194°W / 38.79778; -99.89194CountryUnited StatesStateKansasCountyTregoElevation
2,228 ft (679 m)Population
 • Total0Time zoneUTC-6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code785GNIS ID482669[1]

Wilcox is a ghost town in Wilcox Township, Trego County, Kansas, United States.

History

Wilcox was issued a post office in 1879. The post office was discontinued in 1896.[2]

The Wilcox one room school building still stands in good condition. The roof of the school was replaced after 2009.

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 2017-12-30.
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