McLain is an unincorporated community in Harvey County, Kansas, United States.[1] Various maps and documents have listed the name as McLain, McLains, McLain's, and McClain. It is located a few miles southeast of Newton at the intersection of SE 36th St and S Woodlawn Rd.
History
McLain had a post office from 1886 until 1906.[2]
The community was located along the Missouri Pacific Railroad line between Newton and Whitewater, but the track was abandoned in 2003.[3]
Education
The community is served by Newton USD 373 public school district.
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McLain, Kansas
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ Railroad - Newton to Whitewater; abandonedrails.com
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Municipalities and communities of Harvey County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |