Ravanna, Kansas

Ravanna is a ghost town in Finney County, Kansas, United States. It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) east-northeast of Garden City.

Ravanna, Kansas
KDOT map of Finney County (legend)
Ravanna
Location within the state of Kansas
Coordinates: 38°09′35″N 100°22′57″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyFinney
Founded1882
Elevation2,559 ft (780 m)
Population
  Total0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code620
FIPS code20-58530 [1]
GNIS ID484567 [1]

History

Ravanna was founded in 1882.[2]

In 1887, it was one of two towns that vied to become the county seat of the now defunct Garfield County, which merged into Finney County in 1893.[3]

The post office in Ravanna closed permanently in 1922.[4]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ravanna has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]

References


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