Wagstaff, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wagstaff, Kansas
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 Wagstaff, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Wagstaff, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Miami |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-74375 |
| GNIS ID | 479413 |
Wagstaff is a small, quiet place in Miami County, Kansas, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and buildings that is not officially a town or city. It does not have its own local government. Wagstaff is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area.
A Look at Wagstaff's Past
Early Days and the Post Office
Wagstaff had its own post office for many years. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. It also sells stamps. The post office in Wagstaff first opened its doors in 1888. It served the community for a long time. However, it eventually closed down in 1933.
Recent Events
More recently, in 2022, two tornadoes were seen close to Wagstaff. Tornadoes are powerful, spinning columns of air. They can cause damage. Luckily, no major damage was reported in Wagstaff itself.
