Farmington, Kansas facts for kids
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Farmington, Kansas
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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.
A post office was opened in Farmington 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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