Penokee, Kansas

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Penokee is an unincorporated community in Graham County, Kansas, United States,[1] in the Solomon Valley.

Penokee, Kansas
KDOT map of Graham County (legend)
Penokee is located in Kansas
Penokee
Penokee
Penokee is located in the United States
Penokee
Penokee
Coordinates: 39°21′4″N 99°58′20″W / 39.35111°N 99.97222°W / 39.35111; -99.97222[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyGraham
Founded1880s
Platted1888
Elevation2,225 ft (678 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67659[2]
Area code785
FIPS code20-55375 [1]
GNIS ID472354 [1]

History

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Penokee, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "Penokee ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  3. ^ "Origin of Town Names" (PDF). Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance. p. 5. Retrieved April 9, 2018.

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