Putnam 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
Harvey County,
Kansas
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, United States.
It is located southwest of
Newton at the intersection of West Road and SW 60th Street, along the
BNSF Railway.
History
Putnam had a post office from 1891 until 1907.
Geography
Putnam is located at
coordinates 37.9689005, -97.3878166 in the state of
Kansas
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.
The community is located south of
Newton near SW 60th and S. West Road. It was established along a former railroad line between Newton and
Wichita.
Education
The community is served by
Sedgwick USD 439 public school district.
References
Further reading
External links
* Harvey County Maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
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Unincorporated communities in Harvey County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas