Traer, Kansas facts for kids
Traer is a small, quiet place in Decatur County, Kansas, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
The Story of Traer's Past
How Traer Began
Traer has an interesting history! It wasn't always called Traer, and it wasn't always in the exact same spot.
The very first settlement in this area was named Connersville. It was located about one mile west of where Traer is today. A post office, which is a place where you can send and receive mail, opened in Connersville in 1875.
Moving and Renaming the Town
In 1883, the community decided to move. It relocated about one mile east to its current spot. When it moved, it also got a new name: Traer. This new name was chosen to honor the city of Traer, Iowa.
The post office also moved to the new Traer location in 1883. It continued to serve the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1971.
Learning in Traer
The young people living in Traer attend public schools. These schools are part of the Oberlin USD 294 public school district. A school district is a local organization that manages and operates public schools in a specific area.
