Weaver, Kansas

Weaver is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas, United States.[2]

Weaver, Kansas
Weaver, Kansas
Weaver, Kansas
Coordinates: 38°57′43″N 95°04′01″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyDouglas
Elevation
1,089 ft (332 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)785
GNIS feature ID484879[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

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Weaver, Kansas
  3. "Douglas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  4. Cleland, Nora (Jun 12, 1961). "Only few of 45 county settlements left". Lawrence Journal-World. pp. 12A. Retrieved 1 November 2015.

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