Diamond Springs is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Morris County, Kansas
Morris County (standard abbreviation: MR) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 5,386. The largest city and county seat is Council Grove.
History
Early history
For many millennia, ...
, United States.
History
Diamond Springs takes its name from a stream which was a landmark and watering place for travelers on the
Santa Fe Trail
The Santa Fe Trail was a 19th-century route through central North America that connected Franklin, Missouri, with Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pioneered in 1821 by William Becknell, who departed from the Boonslick region along the Missouri River, th ...
, which is located about 4 miles north on private property.
The post office in Diamond Springs was discontinued in 1930.
Education
The community is served by
Morris County USD 417
Morris County USD 417 is a Public school (government funded), public unified school district headquartered in Council Grove, Kansas, United States. The district includes the communities of Alta Vista, Kansas, Alta Vista, Council Grove, Kansas, ...
public school district.
USD 417 website.
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References
Further reading
External links
legendsofkansas.com
Diamond Springs
- Lost Kansas Communities
Historic Images of Diamond Springs
Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library.
* Morris County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Unincorporated communities in Morris County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas
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