Wayside, Kansas facts for kids
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Wayside, Kansas
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Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Montgomery |
Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 620 |
FIPS code | 20-76175 |
GNIS ID | 469242 |
Wayside is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States.
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Geography
It is located at latitude 37.125 and longitude -95.873 at an elevation of 886 feet. Wayside appears on the Tyro U.S. Geological Survey Map. Montgomery County is in the Central Time Zone (UTC -6 hours).
History
A post office was opened in Wayside in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1984. Wayside is west of the original location of the Little House on the Prairie, the Kansas home of Laura Ingalls Wilder; a reconstruction of the house, along with a museum and relocated period buildings, is located at the site.
Demographics
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Caney Valley USD 436 public school district.
Wayside High School was closed through school unification. The Wayside High School mascot was Panthers.