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Toledo, Kansas
KDOT map of Chase County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Chase
Elevation
1,171 ft (357 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-70765
GNIS ID 477280

Toledo is a small place in Chase County, Kansas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. Toledo is found about 7 miles west of a larger town called Emporia. You can find it near the intersection of Yy Road and 240 Road. This spot is also about one mile north of the U.S. Route 50 highway.

History of Toledo

Toledo once had its own post office. This post office first opened its doors in the year 1858. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1903.

Schools in Toledo

The children in Toledo are part of the Chase County USD 284 public school district. A public school district is a group of schools managed by the local government. This district helps make sure students get a good education. The Chase County USD 284 district has two schools for its students.

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