Weskan, Kansas

Weskan is an unincorporated community in Wallace County, Kansas, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 40, 11.5 miles (18.5 km) west-southwest of Sharon Springs.

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

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.[2] The 6 man division is not officially sanctioned by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA).[3]

History

The post office in Weskan was established in August 1887.[4]

Weskan has a post office with ZIP code 67762 and there is one high school located within the community.[5]

Demographics

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]

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. Henderson, Matt. "Six-Man Football on the rise in Kansas". www.catchitkansas.com. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  3. "Football". www.kshsaa.org. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  5. ZIP Code Lookup
  6. "Weskan Schools". USD 242. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  7. "Wallace County, Kansas - Kansapedia - Kansas Historical Society". www.kshs.org. Retrieved 2019-12-10.

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


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