Wonderly, Kansas
Wonderly is a historical community in Saline County, Kansas, US. Located in Liberty Township, it is situated approximately 18 miles from Salina, the county seat. Established as a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad, Wonderly was part of the rural development in the area during the early 20th century and was recorded as a town from 1888 to 1906[1].[2]
As of 1910, the community had a population of 20 individuals and received its mail via rural delivery from Bridgeport.[2] Today, the site of the former community is near the GPS coordinates 38.64112760967156, -97.54167425276233.
History[edit]
Wonderly's origins date back to its establishment as a railroad station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.[2] It operated as a town from 1888 to 1906 and in the early 20th century, such stations were integral to the economic and social development of rural American communities, often acting as hubs for agricultural commerce. Additionally, Wonderly's historical significance is highlighted in the 'Historic Kansas Railroad Map - 2017' provided by the Kansas Department of Transportation, underscoring its role in the state's railroad history.[3] The mention of Hallville Station on historical maps corroborates the existence of a railroad community at the site of present-day Wonderly.[4]
Demographics[edit]
In 1910, Wonderly was recorded to have a population of 20.[2] Information about the demographics of the community during its period of activity is limited to historical records from the era.
Geography[edit]
Wonderly was located in Liberty Township, Saline County, Kansas, with the given coordinates marking its historical location.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Saline County, Kansas Extinct Towns". Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Blackmar, Frank W. (1912). Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc. Vol. II. Standard Publishing Company. p. 932. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "Historic Kansas Railroad Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "Liberty Township, Wonderly PO from Saline County 1903". Northwest Publishing Co. 1903. Retrieved 5 December 2023.