Weskan, Kansas facts for kids
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Weskan, Kansas
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 Weskan, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Weskan, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wallace |
| Elevation | 3,852 ft (1,174 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 158 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
67762
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-76675 |
| GNIS ID | 471161 |
Weskan is a small community in Wallace County, Kansas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP) because the government counts its population separately. In 2020, about 158 people lived there. Weskan is located along U.S. Route 40. It is also the closest community to Mount Sunflower, which is the highest point in Kansas!
History of Weskan
The post office in Weskan first opened in August 1887. This means people have been sending and receiving mail here for a very long time.
Today, Weskan still has its own post office with a special ZIP code, which is 67762. There is also a high school located within the community.
On May 11, 2023, a tornado hit Weskan. It caused a lot of damage, especially at the local school.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 158 | — | |
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This section shows how many people live in Weskan. The population count helps us understand the size of the community. In 2020, the official count was 158 people.
Education in Weskan
The public schools in Weskan are part of the Weskan USD 242 school district. The school's mascot is the Coyotes. Weskan was special because it was the first "consolidated school" in the state of Kansas. This means several smaller schools joined together to form one larger school.
Weskan High School is well-known for its sports. It was one of the first small schools in Kansas to play in the Kansas 6-man football division starting in 2014. The team was very successful, winning state championships in 2016 and 2018! The 6-man football division was not officially recognized by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) until 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Weskan (Kansas) para niños
