Weskan, Kansas

Weskan is an unincorporated community in Wallace County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 158.[2] It is located along U.S. Route 40, 11.5 miles (18.5 km) west-southwest of Sharon Springs. It is the closest community to Mount Sunflower, the highest point in Kanas.

Weskan, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Wallace County (legend)
KDOT map of Wallace County (legend)
Weskan is located in Kansas
Weskan
Weskan
Weskan is located in the United States
Weskan
Weskan
Coordinates: 38°52′0″N 101°57′52″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyWallace
Elevation
[1]
3,852 ft (1,174 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total158
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
67762
Area code785
FIPS code20-76675 [1]
GNIS ID471161 [1]

History

The post office in Weskan was established in August 1887.[3]

Weskan has a post office with ZIP code 67762 and there is one high school located within the community.[4]

A tornado struck Weskan on May 11, 2023, where it caused extensive damage at a school in the community.[5]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020158—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Weskan as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

Weskan is served by USD 242 Weskan Schools. The Weskan mascot is Coyotes.[6] Weskan was the first consolidated school in the state of Kansas.[7]

Weskan High School was one of the first small schools in Kansas to participate in the Kansas 6 man football division in 2014, winning the state title in 2016 and 2018.[8] The 6 man division is not officially sanctioned by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA).[9]

References
  1. "Weskan, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Profile of Weskan, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  4. ZIP Code Lookup
  5. Staff, KWCH (2023-05-11). "Tornado heavily damages Weskan school, graduation plans uncertain". KWCH. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  6. "Weskan Schools". USD 242. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  7. "Wallace County, Kansas - Kansapedia - Kansas Historical Society". www.kshs.org. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  8. Henderson, Matt. "Six-Man Football on the rise in Kansas". www.catchitkansas.com. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  9. "Football". www.kshsaa.org. Retrieved 2020-02-17.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Wallace County, Kansas


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