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Farmington, Kansas
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 Farmington, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Farmington, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-23150 |
| GNIS ID | 473485 |
Farmington is an unincorporated community in Atchison County, Kansas, United States.
History
Farmington had its start by the building of the Missouri Pacific Railroad through that territory.
The post office was opened in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.
Notable people
- Pardee Butler - Free-State advocate, abolitionist, preacher
- Milo Hastings - Inventor
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