Litchfield, Kansas

Litchfield is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located east of Frontenac at S 250th St and E 570th Ave.

History

A post office was opened in Litchfield in 1878 (but was called Edwin until 1881), and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[2]

Litchfield was known historically for its coal mining operations. During the 1880s, Litchfield had at least nine mines.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Litchfield, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
  3. ^ A Twentieth Century History and Biographical Record of Crawford County, Kansas. The Printery. 1905. p. 111.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Crawford County, Kansas

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