Lerado, Kansas Explained

Lerado is an unincorporated community in Reno County, Kansas, United States. Early residents intended to name the community for Laredo, Texas, but a clerical error by the post office resulted in the E and A being swapped.[1]

History

Lerado had a post office from August 1874 until February 1904, but the post office was called Netherland until May 1884.[2]

Education

The community is served by Fairfield USD 310 public school district.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: McCoy. Sondra Van Meter. Hults. Jan. 1001 Kansas Place Names. 1989. University Press of Kansas. Lawrence, Kansas. 0-7006-0392-1. 113.
  2. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 . Kansas Historical Society . 22 June 2014.