Bellefont, Kansas facts for kids
"Bellefont" redirects here. For other uses, see Bellefonte.
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Bellefont, Kansas
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 Bellefont, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Bellefont, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ford |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Elevation | 2,356 ft (718 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-05450 |
| GNIS ID | 473745 |
Bellefont is a small, unincorporated community in Ford County, Kansas, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place with a shared identity but no official local government. Bellefont is located right along Highway 50, which is an important road.
A Look Back at Bellefont's History
Bellefont had its own post office for many years. It first opened in 1878. Then, it closed in 1896. It reopened in 1904, but finally closed for good in 1957.
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