Kanwaka, Kansas
Introduction '''Kanwaka''' is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. It is located 4 miles west of Lawrence. The name is a portmanteau of the '''Kan'''sas and '''Waka'''rusa Rivers.
History Kanwaka was first settled in 1854.Kanwaka had a post office from 1857 to 1870 and again from 1898 until 1900.
Geography Kanwaka is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 40 and Stull Road.
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External links * Douglas County maps:  Current,  Historic, KDOT