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Litchfield, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°26′27″N 94°38′59″W / 37.44083°N 94.64972°W / 37.44083; -94.64972
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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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Litchfield, Kansas
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  3. ^ 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 / 37.44083; -94.64972


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