Mingo is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Kansas, United States[1] It is located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Colby, then west of I-70 exit 62 via a rural road. It is primarily the site of a large granary operation; there is also a church, two large farms and, near the highway, a free-standing self-service gasoline pump row; and no other businesses or services. There are also a dozen or so homes.
History
Mingo had a post office from 1888 until 1940; the post office was designated "Thurford" until 1894.[2] The oldest active geocache in the world is near Mingo.[3]
Education
The community is served by Colby USD 315 public school district.
References
- ↑ "Mingo, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ↑ "Mingo". May 11, 2000.
Further reading
External links
Municipalities and communities of Thomas County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Thomas County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
39°16′42″N 100°57′45″W / 39.27833°N 100.96250°W
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