Mingo, Kansas

Mingo is an unincorporated tiny village in Thomas County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Colby, then west of I-70 exit 62 via a rural road. It is primarily the site of a large granary operation; there is also a church, two large farms and, near the highway, a free-standing self-service gasoline pump row; and no other businesses or services. There are also a dozen or so homes.

History

Mingo had a post office from 1888 until 1940; the post office was designated "Thurford" until 1894.[2] The oldest active geocache in the world is near Mingo.[3]

Education

The community is served by Colby USD 315 public school district.

References
  1. "Mingo, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey
  2. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  3. "Mingo". May 11, 2000.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

Further reading
See also: List of books about Thomas County, Kansas


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