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Onaga, Kansas

Onaga, Kansas

Onaga was platted in 1877 by the Kansas Central Railroad president, Paul E. Havens, and is located on the west slope of the Vermillion River in northeastern Kansas. Our beautiful small city is nestled in a little green valley on a series of hills rising to the north of a small stream. Picturesque main street runs from the winding railroad northward eight blocks on a gradual rise of one of these hills.

The name of the city is derived from that of an Indian Chief called Onaje. This chief and his tribe formerly roamed over the Potawatomi Indian Reservation until they moved to Arizona where another town was named for him.

The stability of the city stems from its diverse heritage originating from German settlers in the Mill Creek and Hise Creek Territory, French and Swiss in French Creek, the Irish in Coal Creek, and Pennsylvania Dutch in the Vermillion Valley.

Today, many of the original limestone buildings remain along main street adding to its appeal. We have local access to a wide variety of retail and service businesses including a modern hospital, medical clinic, and a new assisted living facility, along with a nursing home, a bank, grocery store, hardware, restaurants, and a fantastic new nine hole golf course just to name a few. We are home to USD 322, a school system that cares about the needs of our children.

The Historical Society Museum invites you to learn about our heritage and enjoy our warm hospitality.


Potawatomie County has 1,707 acres of walk-in hunting.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Onaga Historical Society Museum

The Onaga Museum complex exhibits local historical items in its two main museum buildings and on its grounds you will see a Union Pacific caboose, a furnished log cabin, and a one-room schoolhouse. The museum displays a collection of photographs from the early 1900

Onaga, KS Museums


Doughboy Memorial

The Doughboy was purchased by the American Legion and dedicated November 11, 1920

Onaga, KS Memorials

Round Barn

The Onaga Fair Association built this round barn in the1930

Onaga, KS Historic Buildings

Cool Springs Golf Course

A stunning 9-hole course, Cool Springs Golf Course features 3,005 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36

Onaga, KS Golf Courses

Things to do near Onaga, KS

Midway Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Council Grove Hunting

The Wildlife and Parks public hunting lands are marked with license-plate sized "Public Hunting" signs. Primary entrances are...