Beaverton, Kansas
Beaverton (initially Bird) was a small settlement in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States.
Beaverton, Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 39°43′35″N 101°09′27″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rawlins |
| Elevation | 2,982 ft (909 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 482487[1] |
History
Bird was issued a post office in 1880 and a month later changed the name to Beaverton. The post office was discontinued in 1900.[2]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 1984-07-01. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2018-01-05.
Municipalities and communities of Rawlins County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Rawlins County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
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