Perth, Kansas
Perth is an unincorporated community in Sumner County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located about 9 miles southwest of Wellington near the intersection of S Clearwater Rd and W 80th St S, next to the railroad.
Perth, Kansas | |
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 1915 Railroad Map of Sumner County | |
 KDOT map of Sumner County (legend) | |
  Perth 1915 Railroad Map of Sumner County  Perth Perth (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°10′29″N 97°30′19″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 20-55500 |
| GNIS ID | 470305 |
History
A post office was opened in Perth in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[2]
Education
The community is served by Wellington USD 353 public school district.
Notable people
Perth is the birthplace of Edward C. Gallagher, head coach of Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestling where he won 11 national championships from 1916-1940.
References
- "Sumner County". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
Further reading
External links
- Sumner County Map, KDOT
Municipalities and communities of Sumner County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Sumner County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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