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Ghost town in Trego County, Kansas Ghost town in Kansas, United States
Wilcox, Kansas
Ghost town
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Coordinates: 38°47′52″N 99°53′31″W / 38.79778°N 99.89194°W / 38.79778; -99.89194
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyTrego
Elevation2,228 ft (679 m)
Population
 • Total0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
GNIS ID482669

Wilcox is a ghost town in Wilcox Township, Trego County, Kansas, United States.

History

Wilcox was issued a post office in 1879. The post office was discontinued in 1896.

The Wilcox one room school building still stands in good condition. The roof of the school was replaced after 2009.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 1984-07-01. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  2. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
Municipalities and communities of Trego County, Kansas, United States
County seat: WaKeeney
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