Kanona, Kansas

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Kanona is an unincorporated community in Decatur County, Kansas, United States. [1]

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History

A post office was opened in Kanona in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955. The post office was called Altory until 1887. [2]

Education

The community is served by Oberlin USD 294 public school district.

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References

  1. "Kanona, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2014.

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