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
Unincorporated community
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
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySumner
Elevation
1,211 ft (369 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code20-55500
GNIS ID470305

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.

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References
  1. "Sumner County". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  2. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 27 June 2014.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Sumner County, Kansas
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