Agricola, Kansas facts for kids

Agricola is a small, unincorporated community located in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Agricola is found along Old Highway 50 and 27th Road.

History of Agricola

Agricola has a simple but interesting history, mainly connected to transportation and communication.

Train Station Days

For many years, Agricola was a busy stop on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. This railway was a very important way for people and goods to travel across the country. Having a train station meant Agricola was connected to other towns and cities, helping the community grow.

The Post Office

Agricola also had its own post office for a long time, from 1875 until 1974. A post office is where people send and receive letters and packages. For a while, the post office was even called "Hardpan" before it became known as Agricola.

Education in Agricola

Children living in Agricola attend public schools that are part of the Lebo–Waverly USD 243 school district. This district provides education for students from the community and surrounding areas.