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Duquoin is a small place in Harper County, Kansas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

What is Duquoin?

Duquoin is located in Harper County, Kansas, which is a county in the state of Kansas in the United States. It's a quiet area where people live, but it doesn't have a mayor or city council. Instead, the county government helps manage things like roads and services for the people living there.

A Look Back in Time

Duquoin has a bit of history! A post office was opened in Duquoin in 1883. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. It's also where you can buy stamps. The post office in Duquoin served the community for many years. It stayed open until 1975, when it was closed down.

Learning and Schools

The young people in Duquoin attend public schools. The community is part of the Chaparral USD 361 public school district. A school district is a group of schools in an area that are managed together. This district helps make sure that students in Duquoin and nearby areas get a good education.

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