West Point, Kansas

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West Point, Kansas
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West Point
Coordinates: 38°31′25″N99°26′16″W / 38.52361°N 99.43778°W / 38.52361; -99.43778
Country United States
State Kansas
County Rush
Elevation
2,100 ft (600 m)
Population
 • Total0
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 785
GNIS ID 482546 [1]

West Point is a ghost town in Rush County, Kansas, United States.

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History

West Point was issued a post office in 1878. The post office was discontinued in 1894. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 1984-07-01. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  2. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2017-12-30.

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