Kipp, Kansas

Kipp, Kansas
census-designated place

Location within Saline County and Kansas

KDOT map of Saline County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°47′02″N 97°27′16″W / 38.78389°N 97.45444°W / 38.78389; -97.45444Coordinates: 38°47′02″N 97°27′16″W / 38.78389°N 97.45444°W / 38.78389; -97.45444
Country United States
State Kansas
County Saline
Government
 • Type Unincorporated area
Elevation 1,207 ft (368 m)
Time zone Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)
ZIP code 67401
Area code 785

Kipp is an unincorporated community and census-designated place on the border between Eureka and Solomon townships in Saline County, Kansas, United States. It lies along Schilling Road southeast of the city of Salina, the county seat of Saline County. The West Branch of Gypsum Creek flows through the community.[1] Its elevation is 1207 feet (368 m), and it is located at 38°47′2″N 97°27′16″W / 38.78389°N 97.45444°W / 38.78389; -97.45444 (38.7838911, -97.4544748).[2] As a part of Saline County, Kipp is a part of the Salina micropolitan area.[3]

History

A post office was opened in Kipp in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[4]

Education

Primary and secondary education

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

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: Kipp, 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
  7. ↑ Saline County School District Map
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