Dotham, Missouri

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. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. "Atchison County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

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

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