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Fanning, Kansas
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 Fanning, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Fanning, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Doniphan |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-22975 |
| GNIS ID | 473026 |
Fanning is a small, unincorporated community in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. This means it's a group of homes and businesses, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Fanning is located along K-7 highway. It is about 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Troy.
Fanning's History
Fanning began in the year 1870. The community started when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad built its tracks through this area. The new railroad helped the community grow.
A post office opened in Fanning in December 1870. It helped people send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It stayed open until July 1933, when it was closed.
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