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Forest City, Kansas
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 Forest City, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Forest City, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-23765 |
| GNIS ID | 484518 |
Forest City is a small, quiet place in Barber County, Kansas, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the larger Barber County.
Forest City is located about 9 miles (14 km) west-northwest of Medicine Lodge. Medicine Lodge is a larger town nearby.
History of Forest City
When Did Forest City Have a Post Office?
Forest City once had its own post office. This post office was named "Forest." It served the community for several years. The post office opened in 1908. It closed its doors in 1919.
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