Perth, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Perth, Kansas
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1915 Railroad Map of Sumner County
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 Perth, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Perth, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| 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 |
Perth is a small, unincorporated community located in Sumner County, Kansas, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own local government, but rather a collection of homes and buildings that share a name. You can find Perth about 9 miles southwest of Wellington, Kansas, right next to a railroad line. It is near the intersection of S Clearwater Road and W 80th Street S.
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Perth's Past
Perth had a post office that opened in 1882. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years. It stayed open until 1954, when it was closed down.
Learning in Perth
Students living in the Perth area attend public schools. These schools are part of the Wellington USD 353 public school district. A school district is a local organization that manages public schools in a specific area.
Famous People from Perth
Even though Perth is a small community, some notable people were born there or lived nearby.
Edward Gallagher: Wrestling Coach
- Edward Gallagher (1887–1940) was born in Perth. He became a very famous wrestling coach. He was the head coach for the Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestling team. A head coach is the main leader of a sports team.
George Kelly: Psychology Pioneer
- George Kelly (1905–1967) was born on a farm close to Perth. He was a very important psychologist. A psychologist is someone who studies the human mind and behavior. Kelly was also a therapist and an educator. He is known as one of the founders of cognitive clinical psychology. This means he helped develop new ways to understand how people think and feel.
