Wayne, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Republic County, Kansas

Wayne is an unincorporated community in Republic County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located northeast of Concordia along K-148 highway near Co Rd 22.

History

Wayne had its start in the year 1884 by the building of the railroad through that territory.[2][3]

A post office was opened in Wayne in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1971.[4]

Education

The community is served by Republic County USD 109 public school district.

References

  1. ^ "Wayne, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 897.
  3. ^ Savage, Isaac O. (1901). A History of Republic County, Kansas. Jones & Chubbic. pp. 193.
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 21, 2014.

Further reading

  • Republic County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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39°42′53″N 97°32′31″W / 39.71472°N 97.54194°W / 39.71472; -97.54194


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