New Lancaster 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
Miami County, Kansas, United States.
It is part of the
Kansas City metropolitan area
The Kansas City metropolitan area is a bi-state metropolitan area anchored by Kansas City, Missouri. Its 14 counties straddle the border between the U.S. states of Missouri (9 counties) and Kansas (5 counties). With and a population of more th ...
.
History
A post office was opened in New Lancaster in 1859, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.
New Lancaster General store is the oldest continuing shop in Miami County.
References
Further reading
External links
* Miami County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Unincorporated communities in Miami County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas
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