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
KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°43′54″N 94°37′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyBourbon
Elevation
853 ft (260 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66741
Area code620
GNIS ID475024[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

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Many Towns Have Disappeared". The Fort Scott Tribune. Jul 16, 1976. pp. 2C. Retrieved 16 May 2015.

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