Alcyone is a ghost town in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States.

Alcyone, Kansas
KDOT map of Sheridan County (legend)
Alcyone is located in Kansas
Alcyone
Alcyone
Alcyone is located in the United States
Alcyone
Alcyone
Coordinates: 39°27′06″N 100°18′17″W / 39.45167°N 100.30472°W / 39.45167; -100.30472
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySheridan
Elevation
2,654 ft (809 m)
Population
 • Total
0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
GNIS ID482592[1]

History

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Alcyone was issued a post office in 1879. The post office was discontinued in 1898.[2]

References

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  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 2018-01-02.[permanent dead link]

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