Mingo, Kansas facts for kids
Mingo is a small, quiet place in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county.
Mingo is located about 6 miles (10 kilometers) southeast of a bigger town called Colby. You can find it by heading west from Interstate 70, exit 62, along a country road.
What You'll Find in Mingo
Mingo might be small, but it has some important features. The main thing you'll see is a very large building called a granary. This is where farmers store huge amounts of grain, like wheat or corn, after they harvest it.
Besides the granary, Mingo also has:
- A church, where people gather for worship.
- Two large farms nearby.
- A self-service gas station right off the highway, where drivers can fill up their cars.
There aren't many other shops or services in Mingo, but there are about a dozen homes where people live.
Mingo's Past
Mingo has a bit of history! It used to have its own post office.
- The post office opened in 1888.
- For the first few years, until 1894, it was actually called "Thurford."
- The post office closed down in 1940.
A World Record Near Mingo
Did you know that something very special is located near Mingo? The oldest active geocache in the world is found close by! Geocaching is like a real-world treasure hunt where people use GPS devices to find hidden containers called geocaches. It's a fun outdoor adventure!
Learning in Mingo
Students who live in Mingo attend public schools in the Colby USD 315 school district. This means they go to schools in the nearby town of Colby.
