Garland, Kansas
Garland is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. Garland is located along the Missouri state line 8.5 miles (13.7 km) southeast of Fort Scott.
Garland, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 37°43′54″N 94°37′21″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66741 |
| Area code | 620 |
| GNIS ID | 475024[1] |
History
Garland was originally called Memphis. The name was changed to Garland (after a brand of stoves) when the railroad came through in the 1880s.[2]
Geography
Garland is located along the Missouri state line 8.5 miles (13.7 km) southeast of Fort Scott.
Education
The community is served by Fort Scott USD 234 public school district.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Many Towns Have Disappeared". The Fort Scott Tribune. Jul 16, 1976. pp. 2C. 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 | |
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