Haviland, KS

Haviland is a small, quiet community in south-central Kansas, located right along U.S. Highway 54. Quaker families settled the area back in the 1880s, naming the town in honor of abolitionist Laura S. Haviland. That background is still a big part of local identity through Barclay College, a small four-year school that brings a steady stream of students and campus activities into town. Everyday life here is peaceful and unhurried, offering the kind of close-knit environment where neighbors know each other and community life centers around schools and local gatherings.

Just outside of town, Haviland is well known for the Haviland Meteorite Crater. Over the past century, farmers and researchers have unearthed thousands of pounds of rare meteorites from the surrounding fields, putting the area on the map for geology enthusiasts and collectors. That mix of unusual history, college campus energy, and wide-open prairie makes Haviland an inviting, down-to-earth spot for anyone looking to settle into quiet country living.