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 Potter, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Potter, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Named for | Joseph Potter |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-57275 |
| GNIS ID | 478256 |
Potter is an unincorporated community in Atchison County, Kansas, United States. It is located at the intersection of 210th Rd (formerly K-74 highway) and Rawlins Rd, approximately 9.5 miles (15.3 km) south of Atchison.
History
Potter had its start in the year 1886 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for Joseph Potter, a pioneer settler.
Potter had a post office with ZIP code 66077, which opened on May 14, 1865, and closed on May 16, 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Potter (Kansas) para niños
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