Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Turon came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Turon in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Turon. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Turon is contained in a comprehensive list of Post Offices that was created by Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<1>

From that list:

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Turon:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Rand McNally Map of Kansas (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Shell Oil Road Map for Kansas (1950)
Published by Shell Oil Company

Shell Oil Road Map for Kansas (1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company

We found Turon in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Turon for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Turon. See our Misc Page for Turon for more information.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Turon. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Reno County: www.rngov.reno.ks.us/

The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/