Ogallah, Kansas

Ogallah, Kansas
Unincorporated community

KDOT map of Trego County (legend)
Ogallah
Ogallah
Coordinates: 38°59′29″N 99°43′56″W / 38.99139°N 99.73222°W / 38.99139; -99.73222Coordinates: 38°59′29″N 99°43′56″W / 38.99139°N 99.73222°W / 38.99139; -99.73222
Country United States
State Kansas
County Trego
Elevation 2,290 ft (700 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code 67656
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-52250[1]
GNIS ID 0485296[2]

Ogallah is an unincorporated community in Trego County, Kansas, United States. It is located approximately 7 miles east of WaKeeney.

History

Ogallah was named for the Oglala Lakota tribe.[3]

The post office was established January 27, 1879.[4]

Geography

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ogallah has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 30.
  4. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  5. ↑ Climate Summary for Ogallah, Kansas


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