Country United States County Chase Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) Elevation 412 m | State Kansas Township Cedar Area code 620 Local time Wednesday 6:08 AM | |
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Weather 6°C, Wind N at 37 km/h, 93% Humidity | ||
Wonsevu is an unincorporated community in southwest Chase County, Kansas, United States. It is located at the intersection of Cedar Creek Rd and E Rd, which is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of the Chase-Butler county line and 3.75 miles (6.04 km) east of the Chase-Marion county line in the Flint Hills.
Contents
- Map of Wonsevu KS 66843 USA
- Early history
- 19th century
- 21st century
- Geography
- Climate
- Primary and secondary education
- Utilities
- References
Map of Wonsevu, KS 66843, USA
Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.
19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1859, Chase County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Wonsevu.
A post office existed in Wonsevu from August 23, 1875 to October 15, 1907.
21st century
The town today is almost a ghost town, with only a vacant church, school, two vacant houses, and several ruins left.
Geography
Wonsevu is located at 38°9′3″N 96°46′20″W (38.1508506, -96.7722418), in the scenic Flint Hills of the Great Plains.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wonsevu has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Primary and secondary education
Wonsevu is part of Peabody-Burns USD 398 school district. All students attend schools in Peabody at two schools: