| Coordinates | 39°31′7″N 95°18′35″W |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison |
| Township | Center |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Elevation | 1030 ft |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 66023 |
| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-23150 |
| GNIS ID | 473485 [1] |
Farmington is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Atchison County, Kansas, United States.[1]
History
Farmington had its start by the building of the Missouri Pacific Railroad through that territory.[2]
The post office was opened in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.[3]
Notable people
- Pardee Butler - Free-State advocate, abolitionist, preacher
- Milo Hastings - Inventor
References
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- ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc.. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 632
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2014.