Clearfield, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clearfield, Kansas
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Clearfield United Methodist Church (2011)
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 Clearfield, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Clearfield, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| 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.
