Redwing, Kansas
Redwing (or Red Wing[1]) is an unincorporated community in Cheyenne Township, Barton County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of the northern edge of the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, 6.0 miles (9.7 km) east of the city of Hoisington, and 7.0 miles (11.3 km) west of the city of Claflin.
Redwing, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Barton County (legend) | |
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| Coordinates: 38°31′19″N 98°39′52″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barton |
| Elevation | 1,811 ft (552 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-58775 |
| GNIS ID | 475519 [1] |
History
A post office operated in Redwing from 1892 to 1955.[2] There was a grain elevator and tavern in years past.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Redwing, Kansas
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
Further reading
External links
Municipalities and communities of Barton County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Barton County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Townships | ||
| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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