Black Jack, Kansas
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Black Jack is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, in the U.S. state of Kansas.[1]
History
The Battle of Black Jack was fought near Black Jack Creek in 1856.[2] Black Jack was founded in 1857, and named from nearby Black Jack Creek.[3] The creek was named for the Blackjack Oak trees along its course.[4] A post office was established at Black Jack in 1858, and remained in operation until 1895.[5]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Black Jack, Kansas
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Municipalities and communities of Douglas County, Kansas, United States
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