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Loretto 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.

Loretto, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Rush County (legend)
Loretto
Loretto
Coordinates: 38°39′13″N 99°10′50″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyRush
TownshipIllinois
Founded1876
Elevation
[1]
2,001 ft (610 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-42750 [1]
GNIS ID475395 [1]

History


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 Loretto.[2]


Education


The community is served by Otis–Bison USD 403 public school district.


References


  1. "Loretto, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. History of Cities in Rush County

Further reading


See also: List of books about Rush County, Kansas



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