Padonia is an unincorporated community in Padonia Township, Brown County, Kansas, United States. History The first settlement at Padonia was made in 1854. The community was named for Jesse Padon, a pioneer settler. A post office was established in Padonia in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933. References Further reading External links Brown County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT Unincorporated communities in Brown County, Kansas Unincorporated communities in Kansas 1854 establishments in Kansas Territory