Selkirk, Kansas facts for kids
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Selkirk, Kansas
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 Selkirk, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Selkirk, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wichita |
| Elevation | 3,445 ft (1,050 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-63900 |
| GNIS ID | 471496 |
Selkirk is a small, unincorporated community in Wichita County, Kansas, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own local government, unlike a city or town. Selkirk is located in the western part of Kansas, between the towns of Leoti and Tribune.
A Look Back at Selkirk's Past
Selkirk has a simple but interesting history. For many years, it had its own post office. This post office opened in 1887. It served the community for a long time, helping people send and receive mail. The post office finally closed its doors in 1980.
Black History Month on Kiddle
Renowned African-American Artists:
 | Selma Burke |
 | Pauline Powell Burns |
 | Frederick J. Brown |
 | Robert Blackburn |
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