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. 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 a dozen or so homes.

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.

Mingo, Kansas

Education

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

Mingo, Kansas

References

Further reading

External links

Thomas County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT

Unincorporated communities in Thomas County, Kansas

Unincorporated communities in Kansas

Mingo, Kansas