Mendota, Kansas
KDOT map of Ellis County (legend)
KDOT map of Ellis County (legend)
Mendota is located in Kansas
Mendota
Mendota
Mendota is located in the United States
Mendota
Mendota
Coordinates: 39°06′35″N 99°33′21″W / 39.10972°N 99.55583°W / 39.10972; -99.55583
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyEllis
Elevation
2,024 ft (617 m)
Population
  Total0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
GNIS ID485334[1]

Mendota is a ghost town in Hamilton Township, Ellis County, Kansas, United States.

History

Initially named Halton, it was issued a post office in 1878. The name was changed to Mendota in 1882. The post office was discontinued in 1909.[2]

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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