Doniphan, Kansas

Doniphan is an unincorporated community in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States.[1] Doniphan is part of the St. Joseph, MOKS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Doniphan, Kansas
KDOT map of Doniphan County (legend)
Doniphan
Doniphan
Coordinates: 39°38′30″N 95°4′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyDoniphan
Founded1854 (1854)
Incorporated1869 (1869)
Named forAlexander Doniphan
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785

History

The company that founded the community was organized on November 11, 1854. Doniphan was incorporated in 1869.[2] The community was named for Alexander William Doniphan, a military leader in the Mexican–American War.[3]

A post office was opened in Doniphan on March 3, 1855, and remained in operation until it was discontinued on August 15, 1943.[4]

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