Critzer, Kansas
Critzer is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Kansas, United States.
History
Critzer US Post Office was established on January 1, 1890, and remained open until September 15, 1906. Critzer is named after an engineer who worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. He later moved to the state of Washington.
Geography
Critzer is located 6 miles (9.7 km) west of the county seat, Mound City. Critzer lies 883 feet (269 m) above sea level.
Education
A one-room school operated in Critzer from 1875 to 1941.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Critzer, Kansas
- ^ Post Offices in Kansas, 1828-1961 Archived 2005-01-13 at the Wayback Machine. Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved on 2008-05-07.
- ^ Linn County Kansas - A History by William Ansel Mitchell Page 322 Copyright 1928 Presswork by Campbell-Gates of Kansas City
- ^ Linn County Archived 2001-12-22 at archive.today. One Room Schoolhouse Project. Retrieved on 2008-05-07.
Further reading
External links
- Critzer - KANSAS - A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. 1912
- Linn County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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