Monument is an unincorporated community in northeast Logan County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 56.[2] It is located along U.S. Route 40 west of Oakley.

Monument, Kansas
Unincorporated community
Buildings in Monument (2011)
KDOT map of Logan County (legend)
Monument Show map of Kansas Monument Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 39°6′16″N 101°0′26″W[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Logan
Elevation [1]	3,173 ft (967 m)
Population  (2020)[2]
• Total	56
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-48025 [1]
GNIS ID	471338 [1]

History

Established sometime in the latter half of the 19th century, it was originally called Monument Station as it served as a stop for the overland stage and for travelers moving westward through Fort Wallace.

Geography

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Monument has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[3]

Demographics

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

Transportation

U.S. Route 40 highway and Union Pacific Railroad pass through Monument.

References

Further reading

External links

• Logan County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT