Antonino, Kansas facts for kids
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Antonino, Kansas
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Antonino, from about 2 miles to the northwest.
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 Antonino, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Antonino, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellis |
| Township | Lookout |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Elevation | 2,106 ft (642 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67601
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-02050 |
| GNIS ID | 475280 |
Antonino is a small, quiet community in Kansas, United States. It's what's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Lookout Township in Ellis County, Kansas.
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History of Antonino
How Antonino Started
Antonino was founded in 1904 by a group of people from Munjor, Kansas. These people were Volga Germans. They had moved to America from the Volga River region in Russia. They were members of St. Francis Church in Munjor.
The journey to their church was quite long from their homes. So, they asked for a new church closer to where they lived. This led to the founding of Antonino.
Naming the Community
The settlers first wanted to name their new community "St. Anthony". However, the post office said no. This was because there was already a town named Anthony, Kansas. The names were too similar.
So, they tried another name: "Saint Antonino". Some residents had once lived near a village with this name in Brazil. But, because of postal rules at the time, the "Saint" part was removed. This is how the community got its name, Antonino. Another story says it was named after Anthony Sauer, who was the oldest person living there.
Building the Community
- In 1905, the local residents built a new church.
- A post office also opened in Antonino in 1905.
- Years later, in 1939, a school house was finished.
- A new church building was completed in 1952.
- The post office in Antonino closed its doors in 1984.
Geography of Antonino
Where Antonino is Located
Antonino is located at 38°47′02″N 99°23′33″W / 38.78389°N 99.39250°W. It sits at an elevation of about 2,106 feet (642 meters) above sea level.
Nearby Places
Antonino is easy to find on a map:
- It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of U.S. Route 183.
- It is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) south of Interstate 70.
- The county seat, Hays, is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-southwest of Antonino.
Natural Surroundings
Antonino is located in the Smoky Hills region. This area is part of the larger Great Plains of the United States. The Smoky Hill River flows about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the community.
Education in Antonino
Students in Antonino attend public schools. The community is part of the Hays USD 489 school district.
Transportation in Antonino
Antonino Road is a paved county road. It runs through the community from east to west. This road connects Antonino to U.S. Route 183 to the east.
