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]

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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)



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