Harding, Kansas
Harding is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States.[1]
Harding, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 37°59′38″N 94°49′11″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-29975 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 474557 [1] |
History
A post office was established at Harding in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933.[2] The community was named for Russell Harding, a railroad official.[3]
References
- "Harding, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
- "Many Towns Have Disappeared". The Fort Scott Tribune. July 16, 1976. pp. 3C. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
Further reading
External links
Municipalities and communities of Bourbon County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Bourbon County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Townships | ||
| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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