Welcome to Nekoma ...
Nekoma is located in Rush County<1>.
The location of Nekoma has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Nekoma, you might consider that their post office opened in 1890.
Nekoma is 2,030 feet [619 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Nekoma lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Nekoma is located in the (785) area code.
The ZIP code for Nekoma: 67559<4>
Communities Also Named Nekoma ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Nekoma - they are located in Illinois, North Dakota and Oregon.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Nekoma.
Communities near Nekoma ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Nekoma.
- La Crosse
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Crosse have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Crosse
- La Crosse is located in Rush County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,197 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Crosse <5>
- Bazine
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west) - Bison
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east) - Burdett
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burdett
- Burdett is located in Pawnee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 219 people
- Schoenchen
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schoenchen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schoenchen
- Schoenchen is located in Ellis County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
- McCracken
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McCracken have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCracken
- McCracken is located in Rush County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 171 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McCracken <5>
- Rush Center
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rush Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rush Center
- Rush Center is located in Rush County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 152 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rush Center <5>
- Rozel
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rozel
- Rozel is located in Pawnee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 137 people
- Liebenthal
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liebenthal have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liebenthal
- Liebenthal is located in Rush County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 91 people
- Timken
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timken
- Timken is located in Rush County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 62 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Nekoma. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Nekoma.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Nekoma. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Nekoma.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Nekoma. See our Newspapers Page for Nekoma.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Nekoma ...
Looking for more information about Nekoma? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Nekoma, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Nekoma.
Adding Nekoma to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Nekoma in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Nekoma was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Nekoma post office opened in 1890.
We also found Nekoma in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Nekoma.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Nekoma. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Rush, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Nekoma - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Nekoma). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Nekoma or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |