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Loretta,_Kansas Latitude and Longitude:

38°39′13″N 99°10′50″W / 38.65361°N 99.18056°W / 38.65361; -99.18056
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Loretta, Kansas
KDOT map of Rush County (legend)
Loretta is located in Kansas
Loretta
Loretta
Loretta is located in the United States
Loretta
Loretta
Coordinates: 38°39′13″N 99°10′50″W / 38.65361°N 99.18056°W / 38.65361; -99.18056 [1]
CountryUnited States
State Kansas
County Rush
TownshipIllinois
Founded1876
Elevation2,001 ft (610 m)
Time zone UTC-6 ( CST)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-42750
GNIS ID475395 [1]

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.

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 Loretta. [2]

Education

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

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