Penokee, Kansas

Penokee is an unincorporated community in Graham County, Kansas, United States, in the Solomon Valley.[2]

Penokee, Kansas
KDOT map of Graham County (legend)
Penokee
Penokee
Coordinates: 39°21′4″N 99°58′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyGraham
Founded1880s
Platted1888
Elevation
2,224 ft (678 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-55375
GNIS ID472354[1]

History

The community was originally named Reford and platted in 1888 when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] Because the town became mistaken for Rexford, Kansas, the residents renamed their town after the Penokee Mountains near Lake Superior.

Education

The community is served by Graham County USD 281 public school district.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 1978-10-13. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  2. "Penokee, Kansas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  3. "Origin of Town Names" (PDF). Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance. p. 5. Retrieved 9 April 2018.

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