WONSEVUE

NAME: Wonsevue COUNTY: Chase ROADS: 2WD GRID: 1 CLIMATE: Cold winters Hot summers BEST TIME TO VISIT: any time

COMMENTS: No one lives in town. Once was the pony express trail stop from Emporia, Kansas to Wichita, Kansas. About 60 miles Northeast of Wichita. REMAINS: Old School, Old Church and three houses and a few foundations.

Wonsevue is an Indian name meaning running deer or antelope. Was founded in 1870's The last family left in early 2000. Church closed about the same time. Submitted by: Bill Boaldin

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