Farmington, Kansas

Farmington is an unincorporated community in Center Township, [Atchison County, Kansas|Center Township], Atchison [County, Kansas], United States.

History

Farmington had its start by the building of the Missouri Pacific Railroad through that territory.
The post office was opened in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.

Notable people

Pardee Butler - Free-State advocate, abolitionist, preacher
Milo Hastings - Inventor