Weskan, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Wallace County, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
38°52′0″N 101°57′52″W / 38.86667°N 101.96444°W / 38.86667; -101.96444[1]CountryUnited StatesStateKansasCountyWallaceElevation3,852 ft (1,174 m)Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total158Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)ZIP code
67762
Area code785FIPS code20-76675 [1]GNIS ID471161 [1]

Weskan is an unincorporated community in Wallace County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 158.[2] It is located along U.S. Route 40, 11.5 miles (18.5 km) west-southwest of Sharon Springs. It is the closest community to Mount Sunflower, the highest point in Kanas.

History

The post office in Weskan was established in August 1887.[3]

Weskan has a post office with ZIP code 67762 and there is one high school located within the community.[4]

A tornado struck Weskan on May 11, 2023, where it caused extensive damage at a school in the community.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020158—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Weskan as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

The community is served by Weskan USD 242 public school district. The Weskan mascot is Coyotes.[6] Weskan was the first consolidated school in the state of Kansas.[7]

Weskan High School was one of the first small schools in Kansas to participate in the Kansas 6 man football division in 2014, winning the state title in 2016 and 2018.[8] The 6 man division was not officially sanctioned by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) until 2022.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Weskan, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Weskan, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  4. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  5. ^ KWCH Staff (May 11, 2023). "Tornado heavily damages Weskan school, graduation plans uncertain". KWCH. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  6. ^ "Weskan Schools". USD 242. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  7. ^ "Wallace County, Kansas - Kansapedia - Kansas Historical Society". www.kshs.org. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  8. ^ Henderson, Matt. "Six-Man Football on the rise in Kansas". www.catchitkansas.com. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  9. ^ "Football". www.kshsaa.org. Retrieved February 17, 2020.

Further reading

External links

  • USD 242, local school district
  • Wallace County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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