Wilder, Kansas

Wilder is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kansas, in the United States.

History

Wilder was named for E. Wilder, a railroad employee.[1]

A post office was opened in Wilder in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1952.[2]

References

  1. Blair, Ed (1915). History of Johnson County, Kansas. Standard Publishing Company. p. 180.
  2. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 12 June 2014.

Coordinates: 39°02′35″N 94°52′11″W / 39.04306°N 94.86972°W / 39.04306; -94.86972


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