Fanning is an unincorporated community in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States.

[1] Fanning is located along K-7, 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Troy.

Fanning got its start in the year 1870, following construction of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad through that territory.

[2] A post office was opened in Fanning in December 1870 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in July 1933.

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