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Half Mound, Kansas
Half Mound between 1900 and 1919

Half Mound is a small, quiet place in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's a collection of homes and land that are part of the larger county.

History of Half Mound

Half Mound has a bit of history, especially concerning its mail service. A post office was opened in Half Mound in 1898. At that time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Halfmound." This post office was very important for the people living there. It allowed them to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for several years. However, it eventually closed down in 1914. This means it was in operation for about 16 years.

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