Midian, Kansas

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Midian was an oil boom town in the early 20th century. OilWellsInMidian.jpg
Midian was an oil boom town in the early 20th century.

Midian is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kansas, United States. [1]

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History

A post office was opened in Midian in 1918, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1950. [2]

Education

The community is served by Circle USD 375 public school district.

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References

  1. "Midian, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey
  2. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2014.

Further reading

Coordinates: 37°48′37″N96°57′11″W / 37.81028°N 96.95306°W / 37.81028; -96.95306