Perth is an unincorporated community in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. It is located about 9 miles southwest of Wellington near the intersection of S Clearwater Rd and W 80th St S, next to the railroad.

History

A post office was opened in Perth in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.

Education

The community is served by Wellington USD 353 public school district.

Notable people

• Edward Gallagher (1887–1940), head coach of Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestling, born in Perth.
• George Kelly (1905–1967), psychologist, therapist, educator, considered the father of cognitive clinical psychology. He was born on a farm near Perth.