Weaver, Kansas
Weaver is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas, United States.[2]
Weaver, Kansas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
  Weaver, Kansas  Weaver, Kansas | |
| Coordinates: 38°57′43″N 95°04′01″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 785 |
| GNIS feature ID | 484879[1] |
History
A post office called Weaver was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1903[3] The community was historically prone to frequent flooding.[4]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Weaver, Kansas
- "Douglas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- Cleland, Nora (Jun 12, 1961). "Only few of 45 county settlements left". Lawrence Journal-World. pp. 12A. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
Further reading
External links
Municipalities and communities of Douglas County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Douglas County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
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