Founded: 1877 Population: 457 (1990)  Elevation: 1610 feet  Latitude: 37° 53' 48" N Longitude: 98° 10' 42" W ZIP code:  67514 -  Area Code: 620

Arlington is located in Reno, [RN], county between two branches of the gentle Ninnescah River. Highway K-61 and the Southern Pacific tracks run side-by-side through town, connecting Hutchinson and Pratt. Highway 14 runs north to south through town, connecting K-61 and Highway 50.

History

The site of Arlington was first settled about 1877 and the heights overlooking the Ninnescah valley were named for Arlington, Massachusetts. A nondenominational church was soon built, and a Presbyterian church organized in 1878. A Methodist church was formed in 1880. The city was chartered in 1887.

Dining

Carolyn's Essenhaus   (620) 538-4711 104 E. Main  Hours: 6:00am - 8:00pm M-F  & 6:00am - 2:30pm Sat  Home Style Cooking		DOUBLE B BAR AND GRILL AND ICE CREAM SHOPPE   (620) 538- 120 W. Main
Nando's Pizza   (620) 538-2508 / 114 W. Main Hours: 5 to 8 p.m., Wed. - Sat.

Schools		USD 310 Fairfield - Falcons   (620) 596-2152 FAX: (620) 596-2835  16115 S Langdon Road / Langdon, KS 67583-9307
Churches		United Methodist Church   (620) 538-3353 / 117 S. Lincoln  Presbyterian Church   (620) 538-2353 / 320 W. Main
Shopping		Arlington General Store   (620) 538-2424 / 107 W. Main
Banking		Citizen's National Bank   (620) 538-2266 / 116 S. Lincoln
Lodging		Motel 61   (620) 538-2033 / Hwy 61, P.O. Box 72  Also has RV & Trailer Park
City Govt.		Emergency - 911 City Hall   (620) 538-2818  East Main Street City Library   (620) 538-2471  East Main Street  Hours:     Mon 1:30-4:30     Tuesday: 4:00-8:00     Wednesday: 5:00-8:00     Saturday: 9:00-2:00

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