Wellington, Kansas 2024

wellington,KansasWellington is a city Smoky Hills region of Kansas, United States, it is the seat of government of Sumner County. This city was included in the Wellington Micropolitan Statistical area. As of 2020 census, the population was 7,780.

On May 21, 1953, a devastating F5 tornado hit downtown Wellington; there were 13 deaths, 150 injuries, and more than $1 million damages. 108 homes were destroyed and another 200 damaged, then it was rebuilt,

The largest annual event in Wellington is the Wellington Rodeo, held in August. Other popular events include Summerfest, Farmers' Market, and Christmas Parade.

The Wellington Daily News is the local newspaper. Wellington is served by the Wellington Unified School District 353, a K-12 school system. There is a community library.

Wellington has several museums, including the Wellington Historical Society and Museum, the Jail Museum, the Younghorn Museum, and the Lizard Lounge Museum.

Jim Butcher, the author of the Dresden Files was born and lived in Wellington.

Sumner County pioneers first settled Wellington in 1869 and was officially found in 1871. It was named after Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington.

Early residents of Wellington created the phrase "Aledo" meaning "alone" for their long distance telephone call.

The Wellington Railroad was opened to the public on October 1887, running between Red Rock and Sawyer, later became a subsidiary of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway. Wellington became an important shipping point for area farmers and ranchers.

Wellington is located at 37°00′57″N 97°17′20″W. It is situated along the Arkansas River in the southern part of the state, 16 miles north of the Oklahoma border. Wellington is at the intersection US-160 and US-425. It is 17 miles west of Interstate 35. The city is at 2,117 feet above sea-level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.96 square miles of land and 0.05 square miles of water.

This information showcases Wellington as vibrant city with a rich history of community events, museums, attractions, and learning centers.

Do you have any question on this information? Would you like me to clarify dates or definitions on some of the above facts?