Bristow, Kansas

Bristow (initially Emley) was a small settlement in Independence Township, Osborne County, Kansas, United States.

Bristow, Kansas
Bristow
Location within the state of Kansas
Bristow
Bristow (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°21′03″N 98°45′03″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyOsborne
Elevation
1,716 ft (523 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID481838[1]

History

Emley was issued a post office in 1872. The post office was renamed Bristow in 1876, then discontinued in 1901. There is nothing left of Bristow.[2]

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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.



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