Powell, Kansas

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Powell, Kansas
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Powell
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Powell
Powell (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°36′10″N99°18′26″W / 39.60278°N 99.30722°W / 39.60278; -99.30722
Country United States
State Kansas
County Phillips
Elevation
1,949 ft (594 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID 482457 [1]

Powell is a ghost town in Rushville Township, Phillips County, Kansas, United States. [1]

History

Powell was issued a post office in 1882. The post office was discontinued in 1905. [2]

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References

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


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