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Pinon, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°09′57″N 98°06′31″W / 39.16583°N 98.10861°W / 39.16583; -98.10861
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Pinon, Kansas
KDOT map of Lincoln County (legend)
Pinon is located in Kansas
Pinon
Pinon
Pinon is located in the United States
Pinon
Pinon
Coordinates: 39°09′57″N 98°06′31″W / 39.16583°N 98.10861°W / 39.16583; -98.10861
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyLincoln
Elevation
1,398 ft (426 m)
Population
 • Total
0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
GNIS ID482320 [1]

Pinon is a ghost town in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

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Initially named Battle Creek, it was issued a post office in 1873. The post office was renamed Pinon in 1879, then discontinued in 1888.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Pinon, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2018-01-05.[permanent dead link]