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

Municipalities and communities of Crawford County, Kansas, United States County seat: Girard Cities Arcadia Arma Cherokee Frontenac Girard Hepler McCune Mulberry Pittsburg Walnut Townships Baker Crawford Grant Lincoln Osage Sheridan Sherman Walnut Washington CDPs Chicopee Franklin Unincorporated communities Beulah Brazilton Capaldo Cato Coalvale Croweburg Curranville Dry Wood Dunkirk Englevale Farlington Fleming Fuller Greenbush Gross Kirkwood Klendike Kniveton‡ Litchfield Lone Oak Midway Monmouth Opolis Radley Red Onion Ringo South Radley Yale Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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