Dispatch 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
Smith County, Kansas
Smith County (standard abbreviation: SM) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,570. Its county seat is Smith Center. The county is named in memory of Maj. J. Nelson Smith, who was part of ...
, United States.
History
A post office was opened in Dispatch in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. Dispatch was named after its role in shipping the mail.
References
Further reading
External links
* Smith County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Unincorporated communities in Smith County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas
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