Perth, Kansas
Appearance
Perth, Kansas | |
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![]() 1915 Railroad Map of Sumner County | |
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Coordinates: 37°10′29″N 97°30′19″W / 37.17472°N 97.50528°W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Sumner |
Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
FIPS code | 20-55500 |
GNIS ID | 470305 [1] |
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.
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
- Edward Gallagher (1887–1940), head coach of Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestling, born in Perth.
- George Kelly (1905–1967), psychologist, therapist, educator, considered the father of cognitive clinical psychology. He was born on a farm near Perth.
References
- ^ a b c d "Perth, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
Further reading
External links
- Sumner County map, KDOT