Padonia, Kansas

Padonia is an unincorporated community in Padonia Township, Brown County, Kansas, in the United States.[1]

History

The first settlement at Padonia was made in 1854.[2] The community was named for Jesse Padon, a pioneer settler.[3] A post office was established in Padonia in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933.[4]

References

Coordinates: 39°55′24″N 95°33′46″W / 39.92333°N 95.56278°W / 39.92333; -95.56278


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