Dunnegan is an

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in western Polk County,

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Metropolitan Statistical Area. The ZIP Code for Dunnegan is 65640.

History

Dunnegan was originally called Dunnegan Springs, and under the latter name was laid out in 1885 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community has the name of Judge T. H. B. Dunnegan, a local judge. A post office called Dunnegan has been in operation since 1886.

References

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