Ash Grove is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

The community started when Civil War Veteran Napoleon Bonaparte Alley made his dugout there.[2] A post office was opened in Ash Grove in 1916, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1944.[3]

About 3.3 miles southwest of the old town of Ash Grove is the South Fork Spillman Creek Double Arch Bridge.[2]

Education

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

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ash Grove, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b c "Ash Grove, Kansas – Extinct in Lincoln County – Legends of Kansas". Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 13, 2014.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Lincoln County, Kansas

External links

39°09′41″N 98°21′43″W / 39.16139°N 98.36194°W / 39.16139; -98.36194


Municipalities and communities of Lincoln County, Kansas, United States
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