Mingo, Kansas


Mingo is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Kansas, United States It is located approximately southeast of Colby, then west of I-70, exit 62 via a rural road.

History

Mingo had a post office from 1888 until 1940; the post office was designated "Thurford" until 1894. The oldest active geocache in the world is near Mingo.
It is primarily the site of a large granary operation; there is also a church, two large farms and, near the highway, a free-standing self-service gasoline pump row; and no other businesses or services. There are also approximately one dozen homes.

Education

The community is served by Colby USD 315 public school district.