Wellsford, Kansas facts for kids
Wellsford is a small, quiet place in Kiowa County, Kansas, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. You can find Wellsford right along Highway 54.
Quick facts for kids
Wellsford, Kansas
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Church in Wellsford (2006)
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 Wellsford, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Wellsford, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kiowa |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | ? |
| Disincorporated | 1975 |
| Elevation | 2,116 ft (645 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-76575 |
| GNIS ID | 474264 |
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A Look Back at Wellsford
Wellsford has an interesting past. It had its own post office for many years, starting in the 1880s and closing in 1955.
Wellsford's Journey as a Town
Long ago, Wellsford was actually an "incorporated city." This means it had its own official local government. It became a city sometime in the 1910s. In 1920, about 140 people lived there. However, over the years, fewer and fewer people lived in Wellsford. By 1970, only 9 people called it home. Because of the small population, Wellsford stopped being an official city in 1975. This process is called "disincorporation."
Wellsford was the last town in Kansas to disincorporate for a long time. That changed when Treece disincorporated in 2012.
What You Can See Today
Even though it's no longer an official city, Wellsford still has some cool things to see. You can find a church there. There's also a historic one-room jailhouse that dates back to the late 1800s!
Where is Wellsford?
Wellsford is located in Kiowa County, Kansas. Its exact spot on a map is 37°37′00″N 99°01′43″W / 37.6166851°N 99.0287147°W.
Famous Faces from Wellsford
- Lloyd Stearman: He was a very important person in the world of airplanes! Lloyd Stearman was an aircraft designer and an early business person in aviation. He helped create many famous planes.
