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Alcona, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°24′06″N 99°31′46″W / 39.40167°N 99.52944°W / 39.40167; -99.52944
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Alcona, Kansas
Alcona is located in Kansas
Alcona
Alcona
Location within the state of Kansas
Alcona is located in the United States
Alcona
Alcona
Alcona (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°24′06″N 99°31′46″W / 39.40167°N 99.52944°W / 39.40167; -99.52944
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyRooks
Elevation
1,909 ft (582 m)
Population
 • Total0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
GNIS ID482527 [1]

Alcona is a ghost town in Alcona Township, Rooks County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

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Alcona was issued a post office in 1878. The post office was discontinued in 1930. There is nothing left of Alcona.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Alcona, 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.