Doniphan County

Doniphan County is an administrative division in northeastern Kansas situated along the Missouri River, characterized by agricultural land and scattered small communities throughout the area. The region has a rural character shaped by farming and natural waterway boundaries.

The county was established in August 1855 and named after Colonel Alexander W. Doniphan, a military leader during the Mexican-American War. This naming reflects the influence of early frontier figures on the region's development.

The Native American Heritage Museum in the region displays collections about indigenous peoples and their historical presence in the area. The exhibits show how these communities shaped the land and its early development.

The county administration operates from multiple locations, with council meetings held in different cities such as White Cloud and Denton to serve various communities. Visitors seeking county services should check in advance about specific office locations in their area of interest.

Highland Community College, founded in 1858 within the region, holds the distinction of being the first college established in Kansas. This pioneering educational institution helped put the area on the map as a center of learning during the state's early formation.

Location: Kansas

Inception: August 30, 1855

Capital city: Troy

Shares border with: Holt County, Atchison County, Brown County, Richardson County, Andrew County, Buchanan County

Website: http://DpCountyKS.com

GPS coordinates: 39.85444,-94.97167

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42