Akron,_Kansas

Akron, Kansas

Akron, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Cowley County, Kansas

Akron is an unincorporated community in Fairview Township, Cowley County, Kansas, United States.[1] Akron is located at 37°21′06″N 97°00′54″W.

History

The first post office at Akron (called Little Dutch until 1882) was opened in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[2]

Education

The community is served by Winfield USD 465 public school district.

References

  1. [1]
    "Akron, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. [2]
    "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Cowley County, Kansas

37°21′06″N 97°00′54″W


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