Wellington, Kansas

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Wellington, Kansas

Name

Wellington, Kansas

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Wellington is a city and the county seat of Sumner County, Kansas, established in 1871. Named after the Duke of Wellington, it grew with the arrival of cattle herders along the Chisholm Trail. A significant F4 tornado struck the city in 1892, causing substantial damage and loss of life.

Statistics

Area

21.21 km²

Population

7,715

Location