Mingo, Kansas

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Mingo is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Colby, then west of I-70 exit 62.

History[]

Mingo had a post office from 1888 until 1940, the post office was called Thurford until 1894.[2] The oldest active geocache in the world is near Mingo.[3]

Education[]

The community is served by Colby USD 315 public school district.

References[]

  1. ^ "Mingo, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  3. ^ "Mingo". May 11, 2000.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

Further reading[]

See also: List of books about Thomas County, Kansas

External links[]

Coordinates: 39°16′42″N 100°57′45″W / 39.27833°N 100.96250°W / 39.27833; -100.96250


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