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

Sheridan, Kansas
KDOT map of Sheridan County (legend)
Sheridan is located in Kansas
Sheridan
Sheridan
Sheridan is located in the United States
Sheridan
Sheridan
Coordinates: 39°30′33″N 100°29′52″W / 39.50917°N 100.49778°W / 39.50917; -100.49778
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySheridan
Elevation
2,743 ft (836 m)
Population
 • Total
0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
GNIS ID482587[1]

History

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Sheridan was issued a post office in 1876. The post office was discontinued in 1888.[2]

The Denver Extension of the Kansas Pacific Railroad was completed near Sheridan in 1868.

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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