Corwin is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in Blaine Township,
Harper County, Kansas
Harper County (county code HP) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 5,485. Its county seat and most populous city is Anthony. The county was named for Sergeant Marion Harper of the 2 ...
, United States.
History
Corwin was a station and shipping point on the
Missouri Pacific Railroad
The Missouri Pacific Railroad , commonly abbreviated as MoPac, was one of the first railroads in the United States west of the Mississippi River. MoPac was a Class I railroad growing from dozens of predecessors and mergers. In 1967, the railroad ...
.
A post office was opened in Corwin in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.
Education
The community is served by South Barber USD 255 public school district.
References
Further reading
External links
* Harper County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Unincorporated communities in Harper County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas
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