Jefferson 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
Montgomery County, Kansas
Montgomery County (county code MG) is a county located in Southeast Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 31,486. Its county seat is Independence, and its most populous city is Coffeyville.
History
Early history
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, United States.
History
Jefferson was laid out in 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Albert Jefferson Broadbent, the original owner of the town site.
A post office was opened in Jefferson in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.
References
Further reading
External links
* Montgomery County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Unincorporated communities in Montgomery County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas
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