Purcell, Kansas

Purcell is an unincorporated community in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. It is located 5 mi east of Everest, south of K-20, on highway K-137.

History
Purcell was founded about 1886. John Purcell was one of the earliest settlers.

A post office was opened in Purcell in May, 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in June, 1956.

St. Mary's Catholic Church, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in Purcell.