Diamond Springs is an unincorporated community in Morris County, Kansas, United States.[1]
Diamond Springs, Kansas | |
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 Diamond Springs, circa 1880-1920 | |
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  Diamond Springs  Diamond Springs | |
| Coordinates: 38°33′27″N 96°44′40″W / 38.55750°N 96.74444°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Morris |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-18000 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 484806 [1] |
History edit
Diamond Springs takes its name from a stream which was a landmark and watering place for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, which is located about 4 miles north on private property.[2]
The post office in Diamond Springs was discontinued in 1930.[3]
Education edit
The community is served by Morris County USD 417 public school district.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Diamond Springs, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 517.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
- ^ USD 417 website.
Further reading edit
External links edit
- Diamond Springs History, legendsofkansas.com
- Diamond Springs - Lost Kansas Communities
- Historic Images of Diamond Springs, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library.
- Morris County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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