Rest 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
Wilson County, Kansas
Wilson County (standard abbreviation: WL) is a county located in Southeast Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 8,624. Its county seat is Fredonia.
History
Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North Am ...
, United States.
History
A post office was opened in Rest in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955. The community was named by an older settler who intended spend out his years at this locale restfully.
References
Further reading
External links
* Wilson County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Unincorporated communities in Wilson County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas
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