Longford, KS

Longford is a city in Clay County, Kansas, United States. The 2020 census counted 73 residents. Longford was founded in 1870. The first post office in Longford was established in 1875. Longford is known for their annual PRCA-sanctioned rodeo. The Longford Rodeo started in 1955. Longford schools were closed through school unification. That mix gives Longford a clear local shape within Kansas, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. Longford's downtown is part of the local map.