Kansas, Indiana
Kansas, Indiana | |
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![]() Bartholomew County's location in Indiana | |
![]() ![]() Kansas Location in Bartholomew County | |
Coordinates: 39°19′53″N 86°01′57″W / 39.33139°N 86.03250°WCoordinates: 39°19′53″N 86°01′57″W / 39.33139°N 86.03250°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Bartholomew |
Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47201 |
Area code(s) | 812 & 930 |
GNIS feature ID | 452133 |
Kansas was a former unincorporated community in Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
The community now lies within the boundaries of Camp Atterbury.
History[]
Kansas was laid out in 1855.[3] A post office was established at Kansas in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1863.[4]
Geography[]
Kansas is located at 39°19′53″N 86°01′57″W / 39.33139°N 86.03250°W.
References[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Kansas, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 182. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This village was laid out on February 15, 1855...
- ^ "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
Categories:
- Former populated places in Indiana
- Ghost towns in Indiana
- Southern Indiana geography stubs