Wellsville, KS
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About Wellsville
- • Singer Martina McBride graduated from Wellsville High School in 1984.
- • The Wellsville Rodeo, a popular annual event, began in the late 1940s.
- • The Missouri Pacific Railroad's arrival in 1870 spurred Wellsville's growth.
- • Wellsville once boasted a thriving opera house that hosted traveling performers.
- • A devastating fire in 1884 destroyed much of Wellsville's business district.
- • It was named for John T. Wells in 1870.
- • With about 1,900 residents, the population is slightly smaller than in 2010.
- • Sitting at 948 feet, its altitude provides sweeping views of the surrounding countryside.
- • Agriculture and manufacturing provide main forms of employment.
- • A warm, welcoming community spirit cultivates a strong sense of belonging.
- • The Kansas City Chiefs, located nearby, won Super Bowl LIV in 2020.
- • Wellsville High School Eagles compete fiercely in the Pioneer League.