Shields, Kansas

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Shields is an unincorporated community in Lane County, Kansas, United States. [1]

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History

A post office was opened in Shields in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1994. [2]

Education

The community is served by Dighton USD 482 public school district.

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References

  1. "Shields, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey
  2. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2014.

Further reading

Coordinates: 38°36′56″N100°26′42″W / 38.61556°N 100.44500°W / 38.61556; -100.44500