Haddam, Kansas

Taken from William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas 

First Published in 1883

This  Haddam Kansas post office is situated about twelve miles west of Washington, off the line of railroad. The town was founded in 1869, when J. W. Taylor built a store upon land donated by Geo. Canfil. About this time A. Whitney opened a store on his claim, just west, and started a rival town of Haddam. The fight waxed hot and heavy for five years. Mr. Whitney being appointed post-master at one time, and removing the office to West Haddam. In 1874, however, he sold out his store and removed to the rival and the present town. The post-office was removed, and W. H. Taylor built a hotel. Haddam, is quiet a trading hamlet, having several stores, a lumber-yard, two blacksmith shops, and a wagon shop. It receives daily mails. 

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