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Kanwaka, Kansas
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 Kanwaka, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Kanwaka, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-36065 |
| GNIS ID | 484875 |
Kanwaka is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. It is located 4 miles west of Lawrence. The name is a portmanteau of the Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers.
History
Kanwaka was first settled in 1854. Kanwaka had a post office from 1857 to 1870 and again from 1898 until 1900.
Geography
Kanwaka is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 40 and Stull Road.
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