Gretna, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gretna, Kansas
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 Gretna, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Gretna, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Phillips |
| Elevation | 1,873 ft (571 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-28825 |
| GNIS ID | 471932 |
Gretna is a small, unincorporated community located in Phillips County, Kansas, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
History of Gretna
Gretna has a connection to the history of railroads in America. It was once a station along the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad line. This means that trains would stop there, possibly to pick up or drop off passengers and goods. Railroads were very important for travel and trade in the past.
The Post Office in Gretna
For many years, Gretna had its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. However, the post office in Gretna was closed down in 1945. This often happens in small communities when fewer people live there, or when mail services become more centralized.
