Edward C. Little

Biography

Edward C. Little (1858–1924) devoted his life to the service of Kansas, rising to national leadership as a U.S. Representative while always keeping the needs of Abilene and its people close at heart. He navigated the challenges of his era with a lawyer's attention to detail and the steady calm of a man committed to the public good.

In every meeting and in every letter home, he showed gratitude for the community that raised him, working to ensure that Kansas voices were heard in Washington while still making time for neighbors who sought his counsel.