Dotham, Missouri

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Dotham is an extinct hamlet in Atchison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1] Dotham is a recognized locale in the USGS map-index for Missouri. [2]

History

A post office called Dotham was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1902. [3] The community most likely derives its name from the ancient city of Dothan. [4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dotham, Missouri
  2. ↑ "7.5 Minute (1:24K) Index". The National Map. USGS. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  4. ↑ "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″N95°14′11″W / 40.33528°N 95.23639°W / 40.33528; -95.23639


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