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Wilder, Kansas

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Coordinates: 39°02′35″N 94°52′11″W / 39.04306°N 94.86972°W / 39.04306; -94.86972
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Wilder is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kansas, United States,[1] and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located at 39°02′35″N 94°52′11″W / 39.04306°N 94.86972°W / 39.04306; -94.86972.

History

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Wilder was named for E. Wilder, a railroad employee.[2]

A post office was opened in Wilder in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1952.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Wilder, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ Blair, Ed (1915). History of Johnson County, Kansas. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 180.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 12, 2014.

Further reading

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See also: List of books about Johnson County, Kansas
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39°02′35″N 94°52′11″W / 39.04306°N 94.86972°W / 39.04306; -94.86972


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