Wayside, Kansas


Wayside is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States.

History

A post office was opened in Wayside in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1984. Wayside is west of the original location of the Little House on the Prairie, the Kansas home of Laura Ingalls Wilder; a reconstruction of the house, along with a museum and relocated period buildings, is located at the site.

Geography

It is located at latitude 37.125 and longitude -95.873 at an elevation of 886 feet. Wayside appears on the Tyro U.S. Geological Survey Map. Montgomery County is in the Central Time Zone.

Education

Wayside is served by USD 436 Caney Valley.
Wayside High School was closed through school unification. The Wayside High School mascot was Panthers.