Winkler, Kansas

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Winkler is an unincorporated community in Riley County, Kansas, United States. [1]

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History

A post office was opened in Winkler in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1960, although at first the post office was called Winkler's Mills. [2]

Education

The community is served by Blue Valley USD 384 public school district.

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References

  1. "Riley County". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  2. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

Further reading

Coordinates: 39°28′54″N96°49′54″W / 39.48167°N 96.83167°W / 39.48167; -96.83167