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Pinon, Kansas
KDOT map of Lincoln County (legend)
Pinon, Kansas is located in Kansas
Pinon, Kansas
Pinon, Kansas
Location within Kansas
Pinon, Kansas is located in the United States
Pinon, Kansas
Pinon, Kansas
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 39°09′57″N 98°06′31″W / 39.16583°N 98.10861°W / 39.16583; -98.10861
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyLincoln
Elevation
1,398 ft (426 m)
Population
  Total
0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
GNIS ID482320 [1]

Pinon is a ghost town in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

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Initially named Battle Creek, it was issued a post office in 1873. The post office was renamed Pinon in 1879, then discontinued in 1888.[2]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Pinon, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved January 5, 2018.[permanent dead link]