Wells, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Ottawa County (legend)
KDOT map of Ottawa County (legend)
Wells is located in Kansas
Wells
Wells
Wells is located in the United States
Wells
Wells
Coordinates: 39°08′21″N 97°33′04″W / 39.13917°N 97.55111°W / 39.13917; -97.55111[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyOttawa
Elevation
[1]
1,371 ft (418 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total45
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-76550
GNIS ID2804518[1]

Wells is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 45.[2]

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.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202045—
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.

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wells, Kansas
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Wells, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Ottawa County, Kansas

External links


Municipalities and communities of Ottawa County, Kansas, United States
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