Nonchalanta, Kansas

Nonchalanta, Kansas
Ghost town

KDOT map of Ness County (legend)
Nonchalanta

Location within the state of Kansas

Coordinates: 38°17′00″N 100°06′01″W / 38.28333°N 100.10028°W / 38.28333; -100.10028Coordinates: 38°17′00″N 100°06′01″W / 38.28333°N 100.10028°W / 38.28333; -100.10028[1]
Country United States
State Kansas
County Ness
Founded 1885
Elevation[1] 2,405 ft (733 m)
Population
 • Total 0
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code 620
GNIS ID 482409 [1]

Nonchalanta is a ghost town in Ness County, Kansas, United States. It is located approximately 16 miles (26 km) southwest of Ness City.

History

Like many Kansas ghost towns, Nonchalanta grew and died over a span of just a few years.[2] By 1885, the town was platted and named. Settlers arrived via covered wagon with the promise of free land and future railroad expansion through town. A church and a hotel were constructed, along with other businesses. Construction work began on a bank, and in 1887, a nearby post office was renamed from Candish to Nonchalanta. A school was completed by 1888. By 1890, many businesses had left with the cancellation of a planned railroad. The post office formally closed in 1930.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) details for Nonchalanta, Kansas; United States Geological Survey (USGS); October 13, 1978.
  2. ↑ "Not a lot left of Nonchalanta but memories". Kansas Agland. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
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