Hoskins is a ghost town in Corning Township, Rooks County, Kansas, United States.[1]

Hoskins, Kansas
Hoskins is located in Kansas
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Hoskins
Location within the state of Kansas
Hoskins is located in the United States
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Hoskins
Hoskins (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°14′05″N 99°14′23″W / 39.23472°N 99.23972°W / 39.23472; -99.23972
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyRooks
Elevation
2,123 ft (647 m)
Population
 • Total
0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
GNIS ID482534 [1]

History

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Hoskins was issued a post office in 1880. The post office was discontinued in 1888. There is nothing left of Hoskins.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Hoskins, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2017-12-30.