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Lafontaine is an unincorporated community in Wilson County, Kansas, United States.

History

Lafontaine was founded in 1879.

The Missouri Pacific Railroad was built through Lafontaine in 1886.

A post office was opened in Lafontaine in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1991.


Demographics

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).

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