Anson is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Sumner County, Kansas
Sumner County (standard abbreviation: SU) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,382. Its county seat is Wellington.
History
Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North ...
, United States.
It is located about 6 miles east of
Conway Springs at 1.5 miles south of the intersection of N Anson Rd and W 90th St N, next to an abandoned railroad.
History
A post office was opened in Anson in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1958.
A railroad previously passed through the community, east to west, from
Belle Plaine to
Conway Springs.
Education
The community is served by
Conway Springs USD 356
Conway Springs USD 356 is a public unified school district headquartered in Conway Springs, Kansas, United States. The district includes the communities of Conway Springs, Viola, Anson, and nearby rural areas.
Schools
The school district curren ...
public school district.
References
Further reading
External links
Sumner County map KDOT
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Unincorporated communities in Sumner County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas