Wells 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
Ottawa County, Kansas, United States.
As of the
2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 45.
History
The first post office in Wells was established in 1888 and was called Poe until 1892. It remained in operation until it closed in 1996.
Demographics
For statistical purposes, the
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the ...
has defined Wells as a
census-designated place
A census-designated place (CDP) is a concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.
CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counterparts of incorporated places, such ...
(CDP).
Education
The community is served by
North Ottawa County USD 239 public school district.
References
Further reading
External links
* Ottawa County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Unincorporated communities in Ottawa County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas
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