Bridgeport, Kansas
Bridgeport, Kansas | |
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 Location within Saline County and Kansas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
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| • Type | Unincorporated community |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
| ZIP code | 67416 |
| Area code | 785 |
Bridgeport is an unincorporated community in southeastern Smoky View Township, Saline County, Kansas, United States. It lies along K-4 and a short distance east of Interstate 135, south of the city of Salina, the county seat of Saline County. The Smoky Hill River flows through the community.[1] Its elevation is 1,302 feet (397 m), and it is located at 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W (38.6277833, -97.6130924).[2] As a part of Saline County, Bridgeport is a part of the Salina micropolitan area.[3]
History
A post office was opened in Bridgeport in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1976.[4]
Education
Primary and secondary education
Bridgeport is part of Unified School District 306.[5][6][7]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bridgeport has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]
Further reading
References
- ^ DeLorme. Kansas Atlas & Gazetteer. 4th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2009, 48. ISBN 0-89933-342-7.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bridgeport, Kansas
- ^ Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses, Office of Management and Budget, 2007-11-20. Accessed 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
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- ^ Kansas School District Boundary Map Archived July 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Saline County School District Map Archived July 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Climate Summary for Bridgeport, Kansas
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