Bridgeport, Kansas

Bridgeport, Kansas
Unincorporated community

Location within Saline County and Kansas

KDOT map of Saline County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W / 38.62778; -97.61306Coordinates: 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W / 38.62778; -97.61306
Country United States
State Kansas
County Saline
Government
 • Type Unincorporated community
Elevation 1,302 ft (397 m)
Time zone Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)
ZIP code 67416
Area code 785

Bridgeport is an unincorporated community in southeastern Smoky View Township, Saline County, Kansas, United States. It lies along K-4 and a short distance east of Interstate 135, south of the city of Salina, the county seat of Saline County. The Smoky Hill River flows through the community.[1] Its elevation is 1,302 feet (397 m), and it is located at 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W / 38.62778; -97.61306 (38.6277833, -97.6130924).[2] As a part of Saline County, Bridgeport is a part of the Salina micropolitan area.[3]

History

A post office was opened in Bridgeport in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1976.[4]

Education

Primary and secondary education

Bridgeport is part of Unified School District 306.[5][6][7]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bridgeport has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

Further reading

References

  1. ↑ DeLorme. Kansas Atlas & Gazetteer. 4th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2009, 48. ISBN 0-89933-342-7.
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bridgeport, Kansas
  3. ↑ Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses, Office of Management and Budget, 2007-11-20. Accessed 2008-08-14.
  4. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  5. ↑ USD 306
  6. ↑ Kansas School District Boundary Map Archived July 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  7. ↑ Saline County School District Map Archived July 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  8. ↑ Climate Summary for Bridgeport, Kansas
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