Welcome to Wilsey ...
The city of Wilsey is located in Morris County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Wilsey, you might consider that their post office opened in 1884.
The origin (or the toponymy) of Wilsey: Named for J.D. Wilsey.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Wilsey has a population of 143 people<2> (see below for details).
Wilsey is 1,500 feet [457 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Wilsey lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Wilsey lies within the (785) area code.
The ZIP code for Wilsey: 66873<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Wilsey had an population of 143 people. This is a decrease of 6.54% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 25.13% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Wilsey had a population of 153 people. This makes Wilsey the county's 4th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 153 people, the population of Wilsey decreased 19.9% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 191 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Wilsey.
Communities Also Named Wilsey ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Wilsey - they are located in Montana and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Wilsey.
Communities near Wilsey ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Wilsey.
- Herington
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herington have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herington
- Herington is located in Dickinson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,240 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Herington <6>
- Council Grove
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Council Grove
- Council Grove is located in Morris County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,100 people
- Council Grove has also been known as:
- Council
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Council Grove <6>
- Cottonwood Falls
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Falls
- Cottonwood Falls is located in Chase County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 845 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottonwood Falls <6>
- White City
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White City
- White City is located in Morris County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 573 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White City <6>
- Strong City
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strong City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strong City
- Strong City is located in Chase County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 446 people
- Strong City has also been known as:
- Strong
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Strong City <6>
- Alta Vista
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alta Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alta Vista
- Alta Vista is located in Wabaunsee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 419 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alta Vista <6>
- Dwight
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dwight
- Dwight is located in Morris County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 255 people
- Lincolnville
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincolnville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincolnville
- Lincolnville is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 191 people
- Woodbine
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodbine have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodbine
- Woodbine is located in Dickinson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 163 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodbine <6>
- Lost Springs
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lost Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Springs
- Lost Springs is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 65 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lost Springs <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Wilsey. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Wilsey.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Wilsey. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Wilsey.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Wilsey. Our list includes 6 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Wilsey.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Wilsey ...
Looking for more information about Wilsey? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Wilsey, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Wilsey.
Adding Wilsey to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Wilsey in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Wilsey was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Wilsey post office opened in 1884.
We also found Wilsey in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Wilsey.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wilsey. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Morris, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Wilsey. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Wilsey - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Wilsey). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Wilsey or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |