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Langley, Kansas
KDOT map of Ellsworth County (legend)
Langley, Kansas is located in Kansas
Langley, Kansas
Langley, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Langley, Kansas is located in the United States
Langley, Kansas
Langley, Kansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kansas
County Ellsworth
Elevation
1,516 ft (462 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-38575
GNIS ID 477049

Langley is a small, quiet place in Ellsworth County, Kansas, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Langley is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Kanopolis Lake, a popular spot for outdoor activities.

History of Langley

Langley has a simple but interesting past. Like many small communities, it once had its own post office.

When the Post Office Opened

The post office in Langley first opened its doors in 1887. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. It was a very important part of daily life back then.

When the Post Office Closed

The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1953. This often happens as communities change and grow, or as mail services become more centralized.

Education in Langley

Even though Langley is a small community, its residents have access to public education.

Local School District

The children and families in Langley are part of the Smoky Valley USD 400 public school district. A school district is a local organization that manages public schools in a certain area. It makes sure that students have schools to attend and teachers to learn from.

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