Potter is an unincorporated community in Atchison County, Kansas, United States. Potter is located on K-74 9.5 miles (15.3 km) south of Atchison.
Potter, Kansas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Potter, Kansas Potter, Kansas | |
| Coordinates: 39°25′33″N 95°08′31″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 913 |
| GNIS feature ID | 478256[1] |
Potter had its start in the year 1886 by the building of the railroad through that territory.[2][3] It was named for Joseph Potter, a pioneer settler.[4]
Potter had a post office with ZIP code 66077, which opened on May 14, 1865, and closed on May 16, 2009.[5]
Municipalities and communities of Atchison County, Kansas, United States | ||
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County seat: Atchison | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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