Ogallah, Kansas | |
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) KDOT map of Trego County (legend) | |
)  Ogallah ) Ogallah | |
| Coordinates: 38°59′29″N 99°43′56″W / 38.99139°N 99.73222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Trego |
| Elevation | 2,375 ft (724 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67656 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-52250[1] |
| GNIS ID | 485296[2] |
Ogallah is an unincorporated community in Trego County, Kansas, United States. It is located approximately 7 miles east of WaKeeney.
History
Ogallah was named for the Oglala Lakota tribe.[3]
The post office was established January 27, 1879.[4]
Geography
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ogallah has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
See also
- Cedar Bluff Reservoir and Cedar Bluff State Park
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 30. ISBN 9780974435886.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- ^ Climate Summary for Ogallah, Kansas
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