South Hutchinson,| Founded: 1886 | Population: 2539 (2000) |
| ZIP code: 67505 | Elevation: 1525 feet |
| Area Code: 620 | Latitude: 38° 1' 41" N |
| School District: 309 | Longitude: 97° 56' 24" W |
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History
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South Hutchinson is located in
Reno,
[RN], county, on Highways US 50, K61, K96 & K17.
The city boundaries are marked on the north
and east city limits by the Arkansas River. The river divides South Hutchinson
from the city of Hutchinson. Salt has been an important part of the town's history. At one time 17 salt companies did business here, and Morton Salt still has a giant plant here.
The salt industry is one of the most important businesses in South Hutchinson and Hutchinson and will remain so for decades to come.
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| City of South Hutchinson
(620) 663-7104 2 S. Main South Hutchinson, KS |
| Hutchinson/Reno County
Chamber of Commerce (620) 662-3391 117 N. Walnut Hutchinson, KS |
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