Riverdale, Kansas
Riverdale is an unincorporated community in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. It is located about 6 miles southwest of Belle Plaine at the intersection of N Sand Plum Rd and 77th Ave N, or west of U.S. Route 81 next to the railroad.
History
A post office was opened in Riverdale in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1973.
A railroad currently passes through the community, north to south, from Wichita to Wellington. Previously a railroad passed through the community, east to west, from Belle Plaine to Conway Springs.
Education
The community is served by Wellington USD 353 public school district.
References
- ^ "Riverdale, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
Further reading
External links
- Sumner County map, KDOT
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