Akron, 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 / 37.35167°N 97.01500°W / 37.35167; -97.01500.
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
- ^ "Akron, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
Further reading
External links
- Cowley County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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37°21′06″N 97°00′54″W / 37.35167°N 97.01500°W / 37.35167; -97.01500
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