Perth, Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 20-55500 |
| GNIS ID | 470305 [1] |
Perth is an unincorporated community in Sumner County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located about 9 miles southwest of Wellington near the intersection of S Clearwater Rd and W 80th St S, next to the railroad.
History
[edit | edit source]A post office was opened in Perth in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[2]
Education
[edit | edit source]The community is served by Wellington USD 353 public school district.
Transportation
[edit | edit source]The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad formerly provided passenger rail service to Perth on their mainline from Minneapolis to Houston until at least 1951.[3] As of 2025, the nearest passenger rail station is located in Newton, where Amtrak's Southwest Chief stops once daily on a route from Chicago to Los Angeles.[4]
Notable people
[edit | edit source]- Edward Gallagher (1887–1940), head coach of Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestling, born in Perth.
- George Kelly (1905–1967), psychologist, therapist, educator, considered the father of cognitive clinical psychology. He was born on a farm near Perth.
References
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Further reading
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