Pottawatomie County
From the dusty Oregon Trail to the fields of regional grasses and wildflowers, evidence of history is as broad as the branches of the Louis Vieux Elm.
Native limestone buildings, Indian artifacts and traces of the Old west are just some of the things you’ll find in this fascinating area of Northeast Kansas.
Take time to explore our historical past and take a step back into American History.
St. Marys
The beautiful town of St. Marys is on the Kansas River and marks the earliest point settled by white men in Pottawatomie County. In 1848, the Jesuit fathers, chief among…
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Cities in Pottawatomie County
Onaga
Onaga was platted in 1877 by the Kansas Central Railroad president, Paul E. Havens, and…
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The community of Westmoreland is nestled in Rock Creek Valley where Oregon Trail travelers once…
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St. George, Kansas is a small town with plenty of history and charm. Settled in…
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