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Clearfield, Kansas
Clearfield United Methodist Church (2011)
Clearfield United Methodist Church (2011)
KDOT map of Douglas County (legend)
Clearfield, Kansas is located in Kansas
Clearfield, Kansas
Clearfield, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Clearfield, Kansas is located in the United States
Clearfield, Kansas
Clearfield, Kansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kansas
County Douglas
Elevation
1,001 ft (305 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-13850
GNIS ID 484894

Clearfield is a small place in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and buildings that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the larger Douglas County.

You can find Clearfield northeast of Baldwin City. It is located right where E 2200 Road and N 600 Road meet.

A Look Back in Time

Clearfield has a short but interesting history. A very important part of any community in the past was its post office. A post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It was a vital link to the outside world.

The Clearfield Post Office

Clearfield opened its own post office in 1885. This was a big step for the community. It meant that people living in Clearfield could easily send mail to friends and family far away. They could also receive news and goods from other places.

The post office served the community for about 15 years. It was a central spot for people to connect. However, in 1900, the Clearfield post office closed down. This might have happened because mail delivery methods changed. Or perhaps the community's needs shifted over time.

Even though the post office is gone, Clearfield remains a quiet community in Douglas County. It is a reminder of how small towns and communities developed in Kansas.

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