Loretta, Kansas
Unincorporated community in Rush County, Kansas
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
38°39′13″N 99°10′50″W / 38.65361°N 99.18056°W / 38.65361; -99.18056[1]Loretta is an unincorporated community in Rush County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located 7.5 miles (12.1 km) east of Liebenthal, and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of Pfeifer.
History
The community was founded in 1876, and named with the same name as the Illinois township where it was located. Its name evolved over time from Illinois to Marienfeld to Loretta.[2]
Education
The community is served by Otis–Bison USD 403 public school district.
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loretta, Kansas
- ^ History of Cities in Rush County
Further reading
External links
- History of Cities in Rush County
- Rush County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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Municipalities and communities of Rush County, Kansas, United States
County seat: La Crosse
communities
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- Big Timber
- Center
- Garfield
- Hampton-Fairview
- Illinois
- La Crosse-Brookdale
- Lone Star
- Pioneer
- Pleasantdale
- Union
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