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Wilder is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kansas, United States,[1] and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located at 39°02′35″N 94°52′11″W / 39.04306°N 94.86972°W.
Wilder was named for E. Wilder, a railroad employee.[2]
A post office was opened in Wilder in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1952.[3]
39°02′35″N 94°52′11″W / 39.04306°N 94.86972°W