Akron, Kansas

Akron is an unincorporated community in Fairview Township, Cowley County, Kansas, in the 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]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Akron, Kansas
  2. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2014.

Coordinates: 37°21′06″N 97°00′54″W / 37.35167°N 97.01500°W / 37.35167; -97.01500


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