Morehead, Kansas facts for kids

Morehead is a small place in Neosho County, Kansas, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger county.

History of Morehead

Morehead has a long history! It had its own post office for many years, starting in the 1870s and closing in 1954. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. Kids in Morehead also went to a local school house to learn. The community was also a stop on the Leavenworth, Lawrence and Galveston Railroad, with its own train station, called a depot. Trains were a big part of life back then, helping people travel and move goods.