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Jefferson, Kansas
KDOT map of Montgomery County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Montgomery
Founded 1886
Platted 1886
Named for Albert Jefferson Broadbent
Elevation
807 ft (246 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-35275
GNIS ID 469241

Jefferson is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States.

History

Jefferson was laid out in 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Albert Jefferson Broadbent, the original owner of the town site.

A post office was opened in Jefferson in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.

Currently, only a small general store is located here, and less than a dozen houses. Nearby is a guest ranch with an RV park.

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