Kennekuk is an unincorporated community in Atchison County, Kansas, United States. History Kennekuk was platted in 1858. It was named for Kennekuk, a Kickapoo medicine man. A post office was opened in Kennekuk in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900. References Further reading External links Atchison County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT Unincorporated communities in Atchison County, Kansas Unincorporated communities in Kansas 1858 establishments in Kansas Territory