Welda, Kansas

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Welda is a census-designated place (CDP) in Welda Township, Anderson County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 149.[2]

History

Welda was platted in 1873, soon after the railroad was extended to that point in 1870.[3] Its post office was established in 1874,[4] probably named for Welda in Germany.[5]

The railroad tracks in Welda have since been converted to a rail trail. The trail is part of the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert"., or 0.79%, is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
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Education

The community is served by Garnett USD 365 public school district, and operates Mont Ida Elementary School in Welda and Anderson County Junior-Senior High School in Garnett.[7]

Welda schools were closed through school unification. The Welda High School mascot was Welda Pirates.[8]

References

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  7. "School Campuses." Unified School District No. 365. Retrieved on November 8, 2013.
  8. "Listless Wildcats Lose", The Manhattan Mercury, 7 June 1971, p.7.

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Further reading

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External links

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