Akron, Kansas
Unincorporated community in Cowley County, Kansas
Akron is an unincorporated community in Fairview Township, Cowley County, Kansas, United States.[1] Akron is located at 37°21′06″N 97°00′54″W / 37.35167°N 97.01500°W / 37.35167; -97.01500.
History
The first post office at Akron (called Little Dutch until 1882) was opened in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[2]
Education
The community is served by Winfield USD 465 public school district.
References
- ^ "Akron, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
Further reading
External links
- Cowley County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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Municipalities and communities of Cowley County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Winfield
- Arkansas City
- Atlanta
- Burden
- Cambridge
- Dexter
- Geuda Springs‡
- Parkerfield
- Udall
- Winfield
- New Salem
- Rock
- Silverdale
communities
‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.
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37°21′06″N 97°00′54″W / 37.35167°N 97.01500°W / 37.35167; -97.01500
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