Frankton, Kansas

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Frankton, Kansas
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Frankton
Frankton (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°33′10″N99°20′59″W / 39.55278°N 99.34972°W / 39.55278; -99.34972 Coordinates: 39°33′10″N99°20′59″W / 39.55278°N 99.34972°W / 39.55278; -99.34972
Country United States
State Kansas
County Rooks
Elevation
1,863 ft (568 m)
Population
 • Total0
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 785
GNIS ID 482525 [1]

Frankton is a ghost town in Medicine Township, Rooks County, Kansas, United States. [1]

History

Frankton was issued a post office in 1883. The post office was discontinued in 1887. There is nothing left of Frankton. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Frankton, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey
  2. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
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