Monument, Kansas

Monument is an unincorporated community in northeast Logan County, Kansas, United States. Monument is located along U.S. Route 40 west of Oakley.

Monument, Kansas
Buildings in Monument (2011)
KDOT map of Logan County (legend)
Monument
Monument
Coordinates: 39°6′16″N 101°0′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyLogan
Elevation
3,173 ft (967 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-48025
GNIS ID471338 [1]

History

Established sometime in the latter half of the 19th century, it was originally called Monument Station as it served as a stop for the overland stage and for travelers moving westward through Fort Wallace.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Monument has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[2]

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