Black Wolf, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Black Wolf, Kansas
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 Black Wolf, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Black Wolf, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellsworth |
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-07000 |
| GNIS ID | 475344 |
Black Wolf is a small, unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. An "unincorporated community" is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. It's located about 6 miles (10 km) west of the city of Ellsworth.
History of Black Wolf
Black Wolf once had its own post office, which is where people send and receive mail. This post office first opened in 1879. It closed for a short time in 1908 but quickly reopened a few months later. The post office continued to serve the community until it finally closed in 1953.
People say that the name "Black Wolf" came from a local Native American person. In the past, Black Wolf was also an important stop for trains on the Union Pacific Railroad. This made it a busy place for travel and moving goods.
Education for Kids
Students living in the Black Wolf area attend public schools. These schools are part of the Ellsworth USD 327 public school district.
