Quinby, Kansas facts for kids
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Quinby, Kansas
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 Quinby, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Quinby, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Finney |
| Elevation | 2,864 ft (873 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-58125 |
| GNIS ID | 484924 |
Quinby is a small place in Finney County, Kansas, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.
What is Quinby?
Quinby is located in the western part of Kansas. It's about 3.5 miles (which is about 5.6 kilometers) west-northwest of a bigger city called Garden City. Even though it's not a city, it's still a recognized place on maps and for postal services.
Where is Finney County?
Finney County is one of the many counties in the state of Kansas. Counties are like smaller regions within a state. They help organize services and government for the people living there. Quinby is just one of the communities found within Finney County.
