Wayne, Kansas Explained

Wayne is an unincorporated community in Republic County, Kansas, United States. It is located northeast of Concordia along K-148 highway near Co Rd 22.

History

Wayne had its start in the year 1884 by the building of the railroad through that territory.^{[1] [2]}

A post office was opened in Wayne in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1971.^[3]

Education

The community is served by Republic County USD 109 public school district.

External links

• Republic County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT

39.7147°N -97.5419°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 897.
2. Book: A History of Republic County, Kansas . Jones & Chubbic . Savage, Isaac O. . 1901 . 193.
3. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2 . Kansas Historical Society . 21 June 2014.