Sparks, Kansas

Sparks is an unincorporated community in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. Sparks is located along K-7 4.2 miles (6.8 km) east of Highland.

Sparks, Kansas
Unincorporated community
Sparks, Kansas
Sparks, Kansas
Coordinates: 39°51′27″N 95°11′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyDoniphan
Elevation
869 ft (265 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)785
GNIS feature ID473031[1]

History

A post office was opened in Sparks in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1971. The post office there was officially called Highland Station until October, 1908.[2]

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References
  1. "Sparks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2014.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)


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