Wellington was first surveyed on April 4, 1871 and named for the Duke of Wellington. It was designated as the permanent seat of Sumner County in 1872, winning over competitor Sumner City. Trading with cattlemen moving their herds up the Chisholm Trail was an important factor in the early economy of the town.
Today, Wellington is still fortunate in its access to transportation facilities; it is served by Interstate 35, Highways US 81 & US 160, the UP and BN & SF railroads and an excellent airport. This area produces vast quantities of winter wheat, with wheat still the driving force behind the local economy. The Railroads and petroleum are also significant, while manufacturing, especially aircraft parts, is continually growing.
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Beginning 9/14/2010, "B" Street will be closed due to a curb and gutter rehab project. Barkley Construction will begin at 15th & "B" and proceed South. Barricades and signs will be posted. Alternate driving routes will need to be taken for the duration of ... More»
Intersection of Mill & Ash to be closed Tuesday - June 1, 2010 for Hargis Pipelines Sewer Project.
Mill Street should be reopened by Wednesday - June 2. Ash Street North of Mill, however, will be closed on a block by block basis as the sewer line construction progresses north.
The East US-160 Highway Widening Project, between the High School and Wal-Mart, is scheduled to begin on June 14th. The Contractor is Cornejo & Sons from Wichita, KS and it's an 80 working day contract, which puts the completion date in late September. There will be a 45 mph ... More»
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