Dispatch, Kansas

Dispatch is an unincorporated community in Smith County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

A post office was opened in Dispatch in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] Dispatch was named after its role in shipping the mail.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Dispatch, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  3. ^ "Profile for Dispatch, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved June 23, 2014.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Smith County, Kansas

39°35′47″N 98°30′18″W / 39.59639°N 98.50500°W / 39.59639; -98.50500


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