Dotham, Missouri

Coordinates: 40°20′07″N 95°14′11″W / 40.33528°N 95.23639°W / 40.33528; -95.23639
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Dotham is an unincorporated community in Atchison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History[edit]

A post office called Dotham was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community most likely derives its name from the ancient city of Dothan.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dotham, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "Atchison County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

40°20′07″N 95°14′11″W / 40.33528°N 95.23639°W / 40.33528; -95.23639