Litchfield, Kansas
Appearance
Litchfield is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Kansas, in the United States.[1]
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
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Litchfield, Kansas
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ A Twentieth Century History and Biographical Record of Crawford County, Kansas. The Printery. 1905. p. 111.
37°26′27″N 94°38′59″W / 37.44083°N 94.64972°W