Harlan, Kansas
Harlan is an unincorporated community in Smith County, Kansas, USA. Harlan is located at 39°36′20″N 98°46′01″W.
History
Harlan was named for John C. Harlan, a pioneer settler.[1]
A post office was opened in Harlan in the 1870s, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1995.[2]
Education
Harlan is served by USD 237 Smith Center Schools.[3]
Harlan High School was closed through school unification. The Harlan High School mascot was Cardinals.[4]
References
- Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 149.
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- "Smith Center USD 237". USD 237. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- "Harlan High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Harlan, KS) - Class of 1950". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
Further reading
Municipalities and communities of Smith County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Smith County | |
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