Mingona, Kansas facts for kids
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Mingona, Kansas
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 Mingona, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Mingona, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| GNIS ID | 484517 |
Mingona is a small, unincorporated community located in Barber County, Kansas, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the county or state. Mingona is about 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometers) northwest of Medicine Lodge.
History of Mingona
Mingona might be a quiet place today, but it once had an important service for its residents. From 1885 to 1893, Mingona had its own post office. A post office was a very important part of a community in those days. It was where people sent and received letters and packages. It also served as a central meeting point for people in the area. Even though the post office closed in 1893, its existence shows that Mingona was once a more active settlement.
