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.
Loretta, Kansas | |
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Coordinates: 38°39′13″N 99°10′50″W / 38.65361°N 99.18056°W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Rush |
Township | Illinois |
Founded | 1876 |
Elevation | 2,001 ft (610 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 785 |
FIPS code | 20-42750 |
GNIS ID | 475395[1] |
History edit
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 edit
The community is served by Otis–Bison USD 403 public school district.
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Further reading edit
External links edit
- History of Cities in Rush County
- Rush County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT