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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 an unincorporated community in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. Fanning is located along K-7 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Troy.
History
Fanning had its start in the year 1870 by the building of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad through that territory.
A post office was opened in Fanning in December, 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in July, 1933.
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