WESKAN, KS

Weskan is an unincorporated community in Wallace County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 158. It is located along U.S. Route 40, west-southwest of Sharon Springs.

History

The post office in Weskan was established in August 1887.

Weskan has a post office with ZIP code 67762 and there is one high school located within the community.

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Weskan as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

Weskan is served by USD 242 Weskan Schools. The Weskan mascot is Coyotes. Weskan was the first consolidated school in the state of Kansas.

[http://www.weskanschools.org Weskan High School] was one of the first small schools in Kansas to participate in the Kansas 6 man football division in 2014, winning the state title in 2016 and 2018. The 6 man division is not officially sanctioned by the [http://www.kshsaa.org/index.cfm Kansas State High School Activities Association] (KSHSAA).