Bridgeport, Kansas
| Bridgeport, Kansas | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
| Location within Saline County and Kansas Location within Saline County and Kansas |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
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| • Type | Unincorporated community |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Time zone | Central Standard Time (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | Central Daylight Time (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 67416 |
| Area code | 785 |
Bridgeport is an unincorporated community in southeastern Smoky View Township, Saline County, Kansas, United States. It lies along K-4 and a short distance east of Interstate 135, south of the city of Salina, the county seat of Saline County. The Smoky Hill River flows through the community.[1] Its elevation is 1,302 feet (397 m), and it is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. (38.6277833, -97.6130924).[2] As a part of Saline County, Bridgeport is a part of the Salina micropolitan area.[3]
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History
A post office was opened in Bridgeport in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1976.[4]
Education
Primary and secondary education
Bridgeport is part of Unified School District 306.[5][6][7]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bridgeport has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]
Further reading
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References
- ↑ DeLorme. Kansas Atlas & Gazetteer. 4th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2009, 48. ISBN 0-89933-342-7.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bridgeport, Kansas
- ↑ Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses, Office of Management and Budget, 2007-11-20. Accessed 2008-08-14.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ USD 306
- ↑ Kansas School District Boundary Map
- ↑ Saline County School District Map
- ↑ Climate Summary for Bridgeport, Kansas
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Municipalities and communities of Saline County, Kansas, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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