Blakeman, Kansas

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Blakeman is an unincorporated community in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States. [1] It is located west of Atwood.

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History

A post office was opened in Blakeman in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1952. [2]

Education

The community is served by Rawlins County USD 105 public school district.

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References

  1. "Blakeman, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.

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