Dotham, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Dotham was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1902. The community most likely derives its name from the ancient city of Dothan. Dotham was the only business point in Dale Township.

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)
  5. ↑ Moser, Arthur Paul (1980). "Moser's Directory of Atchison County, Missouri". Springfield-Greene County Library District. Retrieved April 6, 2026.

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