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Vesper, Kansas
KDOT map of Lincoln County (legend)
Vesper, Kansas is located in Kansas
Vesper, Kansas
Vesper, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Vesper, Kansas is located in the United States
Vesper, Kansas
Vesper, Kansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kansas
County Lincoln
Founded 1886
Elevation
1,394 ft (425 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 20-73625
GNIS ID 472550

Vesper is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. It is located about 7 miles (11 km) west of Lincoln.

History

Vesper was laid out in 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point.

The post office in Vesper was discontinued in 1966.

Education

The community is served by Sylvan–Lucas USD 299 public school district.

Vesper High School was established in 1914. Hunter, Sylvan Grove and Vesper schools united to form Sylvan Unified schools in 1966. In 2010, Sylvan Unified united with Lucas-Luray schools to form Sylvan-Lucas Unified schools.

The Vesper High School mascot was Vesper Cardinals. Sylvan Unified as well as Sylvan-Lucas Unified mascot is the Mustangs.

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