Monument, Kansas
Monument is an unincorporated community in northeast Logan County, Kansas, United States. Monument is located along U.S. Route 40 west of Oakley.
Monument, Kansas | |
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 Buildings in Monument (2011) | |
 KDOT map of Logan County (legend) | |
  Monument  Monument | |
| Coordinates: 39°6′16″N 101°0′26″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Logan |
| Elevation | 3,173 ft (967 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-48025 |
| GNIS ID | 471338 [1] |
History
Established sometime in the latter half of the 19th century, it was originally called Monument Station as it served as a stop for the overland stage and for travelers moving westward through Fort Wallace.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Monument has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[2]
References
Further reading
Municipalities and communities of Logan County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Logan County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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