Traer, Kansas

Traer is an unincorporated community in Decatur County, Kansas, United States.^[1]

History

A post office was opened in Traer in 1883, and remained in operation until 1971.^[2] The town was originally 1 mile west of its present location and was named Connersville, where a post office was established in 1875. When the town was moved in 1883, it was renamed Traer after the city of Traer, Iowa.^{[citation needed]}

Education

The community is served by Oberlin USD 294 public school district.