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Purcell, Kansas
KDOT map of Doniphan County (legend)
Purcell, Kansas is located in Kansas
Purcell, Kansas
Purcell, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Purcell, Kansas is located in the United States
Purcell, Kansas
Purcell, Kansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kansas
County Doniphan
Founded 1886
Named for John Purcell
Elevation
1,139 ft (347 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-57950
GNIS ID 473266

Purcell is an unincorporated community in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. It is located 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Everest, south of K-20, on highway K-137.

History

Purcell was founded about 1886. John Purcell was one of the earliest settlers.

A post office was opened in Purcell in May, 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in June, 1956.

St. Mary's Catholic Church, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in Purcell.

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