Litchfield, Kansas
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.
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