Yuma, Kansas facts for kids
Yuma is a fascinating ghost town located in Cloud County, Kansas, United States. A ghost town is a place where people used to live and work, but now it's mostly empty or abandoned. Yuma can be found near where two roads meet: K-28 and County Road 777.
The Story of Yuma
Yuma started as a small community in 1878. People lived and built lives there for many years.
The town was active for over 50 years, with people calling it home until the 1930s.
Yuma even had its own post office for a while. It served the community from May 1880 until December 1900.
Today, a special historical marker stands where the town once was. This marker helps us remember the history of Yuma and the people who lived there long ago.
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