Welcome to Matfield Green ...
The city of Matfield Green is located in Chase County<1>.
The location of Matfield Green has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Matfield Green, you might consider that their post office opened in 1867.
A typical abbreviation for Matfield Green: Matfield Grn.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Matfield Green has a population of 42 people<3> (see below for details).
Matfield Green is 1,330 feet [405 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Matfield Green lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Matfield Green: (620)
The ZIP code for Matfield Green: 66862<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Matfield Green had an population of 42 people. This is a decrease of 10.64% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 30% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Matfield Green had a population of 47 people. This makes Matfield Green the county's 4th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 47 people, the population of Matfield Green decreased 21.67% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 60 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Matfield Green.
Communities near Matfield Green ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Matfield Green.
- Cottonwood Falls
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Falls
- Cottonwood Falls is located in Chase County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 845 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottonwood Falls <6>
- Strong City
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strong City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strong City
- Strong City is located in Chase County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 446 people
- Strong City has also been known as:
- Strong
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Strong City <6>
- Burns
(18 miles [29 km] to the west) - Cassoday
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cassoday have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassoday
- Cassoday is located in Butler County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 126 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cassoday <6>
- Elmdale
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmdale
- Elmdale is located in Chase County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 51 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elmdale <6>
- Cedar Point
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Point
- Cedar Point is located in Chase County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 26 people
- Bazaar
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bazaar
- Bazaar is located in Chase County
- Clements
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clements
- Clements is located in Chase County
- Lapland
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast) - Ellinor
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Matfield Green. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Matfield Green.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Matfield Green. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Matfield Green.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Matfield Green. See our Newspapers Page for Matfield Green.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Matfield Green ...
Looking for more information about Matfield Green? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Matfield Green, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Matfield Green.
Adding Matfield Green to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Matfield Green in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Matfield Green was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Matfield Green post office opened in 1867.
We also found Matfield Green in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Matfield Green.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Matfield Green. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Chase, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Matfield Green. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Matfield Green - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Matfield Green). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Matfield Green or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |