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Wells, Kansas
KDOT map of Ottawa County (legend)
Wells, Kansas is located in Kansas
Wells, Kansas
Wells, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Wells, Kansas is located in the United States
Wells, Kansas
Wells, Kansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kansas
County Ottawa
Elevation
1,368 ft (417 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 45
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-76550
GNIS ID 476287

Wells is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 45.

History

The first post office in Wells was established in 1888 and was called Poe until 1892. It remained in operation until it closed in 1996.



Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 45
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Wells as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

The community is served by North Ottawa County USD 239 public school district.

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