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.
Weskan, Kansas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 38°52′0″N 101°57′52″W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Wallace |
Elevation | 3,852 ft (1,174 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 158 |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code | 67762 |
Area code | 785 |
FIPS code | 20-76675 [1] |
GNIS ID | 471161 [1] |
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]
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 158 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Weskan as a census-designated place (CDP).
Weskan is served by USD 242 Weskan Schools. The Weskan mascot is Coyotes.[5] Weskan was the first consolidated school in the state of Kansas.[6]
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.[7] The 6 man division is not officially sanctioned by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA).[8]
Municipalities and communities of Wallace County, Kansas, United States | ||
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County seat: Sharon Springs | ||
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Unincorporated communities | ||
Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |
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