Appanoose, Kansas

Appanoose is a ghost town in Franklin County, Kansas, United States.[1]

Appanoose, Kansas
Ghost town
KDOT map of Franklin County (legend)
KDOT map of Franklin County (legend)
Appanoose is located in Kansas
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Appanoose
Appanoose is located in the United States
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Coordinates: 38°41′45″N 95°27′47″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyFranklin
Population
  Total0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS ID482315 [1]

History

Appanoose was issued a post office in 1857. The post office was discontinued in 1860.[2]

Appanoose is also the name of the most northeastern township in Franklin County. The township had a high school called the Appanoose Indians until 1944 but still has an elementary school that is operated under West Franklin USD 287 as well as an active church.

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