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Schools & Education

Students in Harper attend school in the Anthony-Harper Unified School District 361 where total enrollment fo is 856. Harper and Anthony both have K-8 grade schools and both attend Chaparral High School. Students can participate in FBLA, FFA, Battle of the Books and many other activities. Find homes in Harper by school district.

Local Transportation

Highway US-160 runs through Harper and KS-2 is located east of Harper. Wichita is under an hour away and Wellington is a 45 minute commute. Harper is also about 25 minutes north of the Oklahoma border. Browse the newest real estate listings in Harper, KS.

The History of Harper

Harper County was first organized in 1873. It was named in honor of Marion Harper of the Second Kansas Calvary who was killed in 1863 during a Civil War battle in Arkansas. The oldest city in the county, Harper was settled by a party of 11 families from Bloomfield, IA in April of 1877 and was named after the county. The site was chosen in anticipation of the railroad.

In 1880, the Santa Fe Railroad made a stop in Harper. It became an important shipping point for various agricultural products. The highlight of many citizens was to spend their evening watching the trains come in. From then on, the town prospered. By 1892 the city boasted nearly 4,000 inhabitants.

Harper has survived many disasters. The year of 1887 brought two disastrous fires; the Arcade Mill and later in the year, ten Main Street business were completely destroyed. Severe droughts were experienced in 1889, 1890, and 1894; many were forced to leave the state. One of the worst disasters to befall the city was the cyclone of 1892. Few lives were lost, but many homes and businesses did not withstand the damaging winds. In the days after, the sky opened up and sent heavy rains down onto the exposed structures. Goods were damaged as much, if not more by the flooding rain than by the cyclone. The destruction of property amounted to over $100,000 and the destruction of goods piled up to many thousands. The people of Harper pulled together to help those who were left devastated. Harper citizens continue today to work together in the face of adversity.

Attractions & Activities

Harper is the home to many thriving businesses including eight manufacturers, nine restaurants, two banks, a grocery store and many other service-related businesses. Harper hosts the annual Harper County Fair, with many folks coming from neighboring towns to enjoy the fun.

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