City of Colby, Thomas County, Kansas, United States

Overview of Colby

• Name:
  Colby
• Official Name:
  City of Colby
• Place Type:
  Incorporated City (county subdivision)
• Located In:
  Thomas County, Kansas, United States
  
• History (GNIS):
  Founded in 1885 and incorporated as a city in 1886. Named for J. R. Colby, an early settler.
• Surveys:
  Sixth Principal Meridian
  

  Range 33 West
  

  Townships: 7 South, 8 South

  Range 34 West
  

  Townships: 7 South, 8 South
• County Seat of:
  Thomas County
• Coordinates:
  Latitude:39.395836939° 23' 45.0"N

  Longitude:-101.0523773101° 03' 08.6"W
• Nearby Cities:
  • Levant (East Hale Township) 7.6 mi. W
  • Gem (Lacey Township) 8.5 mi. E
  • Mingo (Summers Township) 9.4 mi. SE
  • Halford (North Randall Township) 9.9 mi. E
  • Breton (Smith Township) 13.3 mi. E
  • Spica (South Randall Township) 15 mi. SE
• Nearby Cemeteries:
  • Beulah 0.9 mi. SE
  • Sacred Heart 1.2 mi. E
  • Lacey Township (Lacey Township) 8 mi. E
  • Mingo (Summers Township) 8.6 mi. SE
  • Summers Township (Summers Township) 11.2 mi. S
  • Cumberland (Wendell Township) 13.3 mi. NE
• Population:
  5,114
• Elevation:
  962 m
• Histopolis Place ID:
  634699698
• Updated Apr 29, 2020