Varner, Kansas

Varner is an unincorporated community in Kingman County, Kansas, United States.

History

A post office was opened in Varner in 1895, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972.

Education

The community is served by Kingman–Norwich USD 331 public school district.

Transportation

The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway formerly provided passenger rail service to Varner on a line between Hutchinson and Ponca City. Dedicated passenger service was provided until at least 1954, while mixed trains continued until at least 1961.

References

  1. ↑ "Varner, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  3. ↑ "AT&SF 1954 Timetable" (PDF). Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  4. ↑ "AT&SF1961 Timetable" (PDF). Retrieved July 26, 2025.

Further reading

37°43′08″N 98°02′11″W / 37.71889°N 98.03639°W / 37.71889; -98.03639