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Welda, Kansas
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 Welda, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Welda, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Anderson |
| Platted | 1873 |
| Named for | Welda, Germany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,100 ft (300 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 129 |
| • Density | 138.1/sq mi (53.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-76425 |
Welda is an unincorporated community in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 129.
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History
Welda was platted in 1873, soon after the railroad was extended to that point in 1870. The first post office in Welda was established in 1874.
The railroad tracks in Welda have since been converted to a rail trail. The trail is part of the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park.
Geography
Harris is located at 38°10′9″N 95°17′41″W / 38.16917°N 95.29472°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.4 km2), of which 0.0077 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.79%, is water.
Demographics
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Welda as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Garnett USD 365 public school district, and operates Mont Ida Elementary School in Welda and Anderson County Junior-Senior High School in Garnett.
Welda schools were closed through school unification. The Welda High School mascot was Welda Pirates.
See also
In Spanish: Welda (Kansas) para niños
