Wellsville, Kansas facts for kids
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Wellsville, Kansas
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Downtown (2022)
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Location within Franklin County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Platted | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Named for | D.L. Wells |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,953 |
| • Density | 1,375/sq mi (532.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66092
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-76625 |
| GNIS ID | 2397253 |
Wellsville is a small city located in Franklin County, Kansas, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 1,953 people live there.
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History of Wellsville
Wellsville was first planned out in 1870. This means its streets and building lots were officially marked on a map. The town got its name from D.L. Wells, who was an engineer working on the railroad.
The first post office in Wellsville opened in October 1870. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail.
In 1894, a famous baseball player named Charlie Bennett had a serious accident in Wellsville. He was trying to get back on a train when he slipped and fell. He was badly injured and could no longer play baseball. Even though his career ended, he lived until 1927.
Geography and Location
Wellsville is located in the state of Kansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 1.40 square miles (3.62 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 143 | — | |
| 1890 | 392 | 174.1% | |
| 1900 | 447 | 14.0% | |
| 1910 | 648 | 45.0% | |
| 1920 | 756 | 16.7% | |
| 1930 | 709 | −6.2% | |
| 1940 | 632 | −10.9% | |
| 1950 | 729 | 15.3% | |
| 1960 | 984 | 35.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,183 | 20.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,612 | 36.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,563 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,606 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,857 | 15.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,953 | 5.2% | |
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Wellsville's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Wellsville had 1,857 people living in 722 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 500 of these households were families.
The population density was about 1,336 people per square mile (515.8 people per square kilometer). This means there were that many people living in each square mile of land. There were also 780 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Wellsville were white (95.6%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified as being from two or more races. About 3.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 38.2% of the households, there were children under 18 years old. About half of the households (50.0%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, either a mother (12.3%) or a father (6.9%). About 26.3% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Wellsville was 35.4 years old. About 27.8% of residents were under 18. About 13.3% of residents were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.5%) than males (48.5%).
Education in Wellsville
Students in Wellsville attend schools managed by the Wellsville USD 289 public school district. This district runs three different schools:
- Wellsville High School
- Wellsville Middle School
- Wellsville Elementary School
Notable People from Wellsville
Wellsville has been home to several interesting people, including:
- Bill Grigsby, a well-known sportscaster.
- Elizabeth "Grandma" Layton, a talented artist.
- Mark Samsel, an attorney and a Republican member of the Kansas House.
- Chely Wright, a country music singer who won an Academy of Country Music award.
See also
In Spanish: Wellsville (Kansas) para niños
