Pence, Kansas
Pence, Kansas | |
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  Pence  Pence | |
| Coordinates: 38°39′21″N 101°4′22″W / 38.65583°N 101.07278°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Scott |
| Platted | 1886 |
| Elevation | 3,133 ft (955 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-55250 |
| GNIS ID | 471413[1] |
Pence is an unincorporated community in Scott County, Kansas, United States.[1]
History[edit]
The community of Pence was platted on 1886 October 27.[2] A post office was opened in Pence in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1920.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pence, Kansas
- ^ Brantlee Shearmire. "Pence, Scott County". Chapman Center for Rural Studies. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |
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