Dotham, Missouri

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Dotham is an unincorporated community in Atchison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History[]

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[]

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

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


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