Partridge

History

Partridge was laid out in 1886. It was incorporated as a city in 1906. Its name commemorates the partridge. In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Partridge to Pratt. In 1888, this line was extended to Liberal. Later, it was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. It was foreclosed on in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980; it was reorganized as Saint Louis southwestern railroad " the Cotton Belt", and merged again in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island."

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Partridge has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• South Hutchinson Elem
  Elementary · South Hutchinson · 331 students · 12.7:1 ratio
• Reno Valley Middle School
  Middle · Hutchinson · 158 students · 11.3:1 ratio