Mingo, Kansas Explained

Mingo is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Kansas, United States It is located approximately 6miles 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.[1] The oldest active geocache in the world is near Mingo.[2]

Education

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

External links

39.2783°N -100.9625°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 . Kansas Historical Society . 27 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009133743/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ATH . 9 October 2013 .
  2. Web site: May 11, 2000. Mingo.