Ogallah, Kansas

Ogallah is an unincorporated community in Trego County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 28.[2] It is located approximately 7 miles east of WaKeeney.

Ogallah, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Trego County (legend)
Ogallah
Ogallah
Coordinates: 38°59′29″N 99°43′56″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyTrego
Founded1870s
Named forOglala Lakota tribe
Elevation
[1]
2,336 ft (712 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total28
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67656
Area code785
FIPS code20-52250 [1]
GNIS ID485296 [1]

History

Ogallah was named for the Oglala Lakota tribe.[3]

The post office was established January 27, 1879.[4]

Geography

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, Ogallah has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
202028—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Ogallah as a census-designated place (CDP).

See also

References
  1. "Ogallah, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey
  2. "Profile of Ogallah, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  3. Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 30. ISBN 9780974435886.
  4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  5. Climate Summary for Ogallah, Kansas

Further reading
See also: List of books about Trego County, Kansas


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