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Alamota, Kansas (circa 1890-1919)
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway station in Alamota, around 1890-1919

Alamota is a small, quiet place in Lane County, Kansas, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that do not have their own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.

A Look Back at Alamota's History

Alamota was once an important stop for trains. It served as a station and a place where goods were shipped. This happened on a part of the famous Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. This railway was very important for connecting different places across the country.

A post office first opened in Alamota in 1877. It closed for a while in 1894. However, it reopened in 1903. The post office finally closed for good in 1992.

Learning in Alamota

Students living in Alamota attend public schools. These schools are part of the Dighton USD 482 school district.

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