Wilder, Kansas Explained

Wilder is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located at 39.0431°N -94.8697°W.

History

Wilder was named for E. Wilder, a railroad employee.^[1]

A post office was opened in Wilder in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1952.^[2]

External links

• Johnson County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT

39.0431°N -94.8697°W

Notes and References

1. Book: History of Johnson County, Kansas . Standard Publishing Company . Blair, Ed . 1915 . 180.
2. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2 . Kansas Historical Society . 12 June 2014.