Winkler, Kansas

Summary

Winkler is an unincorporated community in Riley County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History edit

A post office was opened in Winkler in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1960, although at first the post office was called Winkler's Mills.[2]

Education edit

The community is served by Blue Valley USD 384 public school district.

References edit

  1. ^ "Winkler, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.

Further reading edit

External links edit

  • Riley County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT

39°28′54″N 96°49′54″W / 39.48167°N 96.83167°W / 39.48167; -96.83167