Stockrange is a ghost town in Lookout Township, Ellis County, Kansas, United States.

Stockrange, Kansas
KDOT map of Ellis County (legend)
Stockrange is located in Kansas
Stockrange
Stockrange
Stockrange is located in the United States
Stockrange
Stockrange
Coordinates: 38°39′05″N 99°33′36″W / 38.65139°N 99.56000°W / 38.65139; -99.56000
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyEllis
Elevation
2,159 ft (658 m)
Population
 • Total0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
GNIS ID482185[1]

History edit

Stockrange was issued a post office in 1883. The post office was discontinued in 1895.[2] Stockrange was reformed in Trego County with a post office from 1900 to 1908.[3] The area was part of Smoky Hill Township until its consolidation into Lookout Township in the 1970s[4].

References edit

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 1984-07-01. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  4. ^ "Kansas Civil Townships and Independent Cities - Kansas Historical Society". www.kshs.org. Retrieved 2024-01-21.

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