Diamond Springs, Kansas | |
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 Diamond Springs, circa 1880-1920 | |
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| Coordinates: 38°33′27″N96°44′40″W / 38.55750°N 96.74444°W [1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Morris |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-18000 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 484806 [1] |
Diamond Springs is an unincorporated community in Morris County, Kansas, United States. [1]
Diamond Springs takes its name from a stream which was a landmark and watering place for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, which is located about 4 miles north on private property. [2]
The post office in Diamond Springs was discontinued in 1930. [3]
The community is served by Morris County USD 417 public school district. [4]
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| Footnotes | ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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