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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![]() ![]() 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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