Tasco is an unincorporated community in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located approximately seven miles east of Hoxie and south of U.S. Route 24, adjacent to an abandoned railroad.
History
Originally named Guy, the community was issued a post office in 1887.[2][1] The post office was renamed Tasco in 1923, then discontinued in 1953.[3]
Education
The community is served by Hoxie USD 412 public school district.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Tasco, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ "Origin of Town Names" (PDF). Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance. p. 6. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved January 2, 2018.[permanent dead link]
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