Swamp Angel, Kansas facts for kids
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Swamp Angel, Kansas
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 Swamp Angel, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Swamp Angel, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Named for | Swamp Angel |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-69600 |
| GNIS ID | 484778 |
Swamp Angel is a small, unnamed community in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. It is not an official town but a place where people live. You can find it about halfway between the cities of Manhattan and St. George in Kansas.
What is Swamp Angel?
Swamp Angel is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. It does not have its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the larger Pottawatomie County.
History of the Name
The community of Swamp Angel likely got its name from a very large cannon. This cannon was called the "Swamp Angel." It was a special type of Parrott rifle used during the American Civil War. This powerful cannon was famous for its role in battles.
Learning in Swamp Angel
Children living in the Swamp Angel area go to public schools. These schools are part of the Manhattan–Ogden USD 383 school district. This district provides education for students from kindergarten through high school.
