Harlan is an unincorporated community in Smith County, Kansas, United States.

[2] A post office was opened in Harlan in the 1870s, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1995.

[3] Harlan is served by Smith Center USD 237 public school district.

The Harlan High School mascot was Cardinals.

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