Broughton, Kansas

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Broughton is a ghost town in Clay County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located a few miles southeast of Clay Center.

CountryUnited States
Founded1869
Elevation
[1]
1,184 ft (361 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
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Broughton, Kansas
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KDOT map of Clay County (legend)
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Broughton is located in Kansas
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Broughton
Broughton is located in the United States
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Broughton
Coordinates: 39°19′17″N 97°3′12″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyClay
Founded1869
Elevation
[1]
1,184 ft (361 m)
Population
 • Total
0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-08625 [1]
GNIS ID476188 [1]
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History

Broughton was founded in 1869. It was razed in 1966 during the construction of Milford Lake, along with Alida, while the cities of Wakefield and Milford were moved to higher ground.

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