History Fordland was platted in 1882, with its post office beginning operations in the same year. The community was named for Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis Railroad comptroller J. S. Ford.
hIstoRy foRdlaNd wAS plaTted IN 1882, WIth ItS post oFfiCe BegiNninG OPeRaTIOnS In the SAmE Year. the coMMuniTy Was namEd For KAnsas city, Fort ScoTT AnD meMphIS rAiLRoad cOmptrolLER j. s fOrd.