Traer, Kansas
Traer is an unincorporated community in Decatur County, Kansas, United States.[1]
History
A post office was opened in Traer in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1971.[2] The town was originally 1 mile west of its present location and was named Connersville. A post office was established in Connersville in 1875. When the town was moved in 1883 it was renamed Traer after the city of Traer, Iowa.[citation needed]
Education
The community is served by Oberlin USD 294 public school district.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: , Kansas
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
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Further reading
Municipalities and communities of Decatur County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
39°55′42″N 100°39′59″W / 39.92833°N 100.66639°W
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