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Anson, Kansas
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 Anson, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Anson, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-01925 |
| GNIS ID | 470174 |
Anson is an unincorporated community in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. It is located about 6 miles east of Conway Springs at 1.5 miles south of the intersection of N Anson Rd and W 90th St N, next to an abandoned railroad. It currently contains a small number of homes, but no businesses or services.
History
A post office was opened in Anson in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1958.
A railroad previously passed through the community, east to west, from Belle Plaine to Conway Springs.
Education
The community is served by Conway Springs USD 356 public school district.
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