Wells, Kansas
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
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Population
  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. 1 2 3 4 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wells, Kansas
  2. 1 2 "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.

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