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Wilcox, Kansas

Coordinates: 38°47′52″N 99°53′31″W / 38.79778°N 99.89194°W / 38.79778; -99.89194
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Wilcox, Kansas
KDOT map of Trego County (legend)
Wilcox is located in Kansas
Wilcox
Wilcox
Wilcox is located in the United States
Wilcox
Wilcox
Coordinates: 38°47′52″N 99°53′31″W / 38.79778°N 99.89194°W / 38.79778; -99.89194
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyTrego
Elevation
2,228 ft (679 m)
Population
 • Total0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
GNIS ID482669[1]

Wilcox is a ghost town in Wilcox Township, Trego County, Kansas, United States.

History

Wilcox was issued a post office in 1879. The post office was discontinued in 1896.[2]

The Wilcox one room school building still stands in good condition. The roof of the school was replaced after 2009.

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.