Oak Valley, Kansas facts for kids
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Oak Valley, Kansas
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 Oak Valley, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Oak Valley, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-51925 |
| GNIS ID | 469858 |
Oak Valley is an unincorporated community in Elk County, Kansas, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 160 highway between Longton and Elk City.
History
A post office was opened at Oak Valley in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.
Oak Valley was founded in 1879, when a settler built the first residential structure.
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