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
Black History Month on Kiddle
Famous African-American Architects:
 | Georgia Louise Harris Brown |
 | Julian Abele |
 | Norma Merrick Sklarek |
 | William Sidney Pittman |
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