Wathena, KS
- Elevation
- 823 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Located just across the river from St. Joseph, Missouri, Wathena gives residents a quiet small-town feel with easy access to city jobs and amenities. Named after a Kickapoo chief who farmed the area in the 1850s, the town grew up along the railroad among the scenic bluffs of northeast Kansas. Today, it is a peaceful, welcoming community with a low-key lifestyle, local pride, and a quick drive to shopping and dining across the state line.
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