| Coordinates | 38°38′20″N 97°59′11″W |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellsworth |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Elevation | 1516 ft |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code | 785 |
| GNIS ID | 476930 [1] |
Venango is an unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located on the east bank of the Kanopolis Lake.
History
A post office was opened in Venango in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[2]
Education
The community is served by Smoky Valley USD 400 public school district.
See also
- Kanopolis Lake
- Kanopolis State Park
- Mushroom Rock State Park
- Yankee Run, Kansas, located on west bank of Kanopolis Lake
References
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- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2014.