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Diamond Springs, Kansas

Coordinates: 38°33′27″N 96°44′40″W / 38.55750°N 96.74444°W / 38.55750; -96.74444
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Diamond Springs, Kansas
Diamond Springs, circa 1880-1920
Diamond Springs, circa 1880-1920
KDOT map of Morris County (legend)
Diamond Springs is located in Kansas
Diamond Springs
Diamond Springs
Diamond Springs is located in the United States
Diamond Springs
Diamond Springs
Coordinates: 38°33′27″N 96°44′40″W / 38.55750°N 96.74444°W / 38.55750; -96.74444[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMorris
Elevation1,339 ft (408 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-18000 [1]
GNIS ID484806 [1]

Diamond Springs is an unincorporated community in Morris County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

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Diamond Springs takes its name from a stream which was a landmark and watering place for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, which is located about 4 miles north on private property.[2]

The post office in Diamond Springs was discontinued in 1930.[3]

Education

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The community is served by Morris County USD 417 public school district.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Diamond Springs, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 517.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  4. ^ USD 417 website.

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