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Sparks, Kansas
KDOT map of Doniphan County (legend)
Sparks, Kansas is located in Kansas
Sparks, Kansas
Sparks, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Sparks, Kansas is located in the United States
Sparks, Kansas
Sparks, Kansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kansas
County Doniphan
Elevation
863 ft (263 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-67100
GNIS ID 473031

Sparks is an unincorporated community in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. Sparks is located along K-7 4.2 miles (6.8 km) east of Highland.

History

A post office was opened in Highland Station in January,1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in September,1971. The post office was officially Highland Station until October,1908. J. A. Kennedy served as postmaster.

Sparks had a schoolhouse, hotel, general store, blacksmith, bank, and union church used by various denominations.

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