Fairport is an unincorporated community in Paradise Township, Russell County, Kansas, United States.

[1] It is located about 12 miles north of Gorham near the west county line and next the Saline River.

[2] A rural post office had opened near the site in October 1878 under the name Clarkson, but changed its name to Fairport in 1881.

[3] Fairport lies in the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains on the Saline River which wraps around the east, north, and west sides of the town in a meander.

[5][6] Fairport is roughly 14 miles (22 km) northwest of Russell, the county seat.