Newman, Kansas facts for kids

Newman is a small place, not officially a town or city, located in the southern part of Jefferson County, Kansas, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.

A Look at Newman's Past

Newman was first planned out in 1867. This is when people decided where the community would be located and how it would be organized.

A very important part of any community is its post office, where people can send and receive mail. Newman's post office opened in 1868. It helped the people of Newman stay connected for many years, finally closing its doors in 1969.