Kanona is an unincorporated community in Decatur County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

A post office was opened in Kanona in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955. The post office was called Altory until 1887.[2]

Education

The community is served by Oberlin USD 294 public school district.

References

  1. "Kanona, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2014.

Further reading

39°47′48″N 100°23′24″W / 39.79667°N 100.39000°W / 39.79667; -100.39000


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