Haviland
The town was founded by Quakers and named for Laura
Haviland who was very active in starting schools for indigent
children. She was also active in helping fugitive slaves during
the Civil War. Mrs. Haviland was never a resident of the town
named after her.
The 30 acre plot of land that eventually became
home to the town site was donated by R. D. Woodward, A. K. Kemp
and John Falter. The Haviland Town Company was formed in May 1886,
and a charter was filed on July 12, 1886.
Both the Santa Fe and the Rock Island Railroads
built tracks through Haviland in 1887. The Santa Fe Railroad tore
up its tracks and station some years later, much to the dismay
of the citizens of the town. The post office was established in
June 1886. The Friends built Haviland Academy in 1892 which eventually
became what is now Barclay College.
Sources
"A History of Kiowa County
1880-1980: A Chronicle of Kiowa County written by Kith, Kin and
Kind Friends". Lubbock, TX: Taylor Publishing Co., 1979.
Kansas State Library. "Haviland,
Kansas." <http://skyways.lib.ks.us/towns/Haviland/>.
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