Pottawatomie County, KS
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.
Explore Pottawatomie County
OZ Museum
Come and celebrate over 100 years of Oz history. Start with the book published in 1900 - through the 1939 MGM classic and up to the Broadway show, Wicked. Come see the movie in its entirety in our state of the art theater and get your picture taken next to your favorite characters. Don'
Wamego, KS MuseumsLog Cabin
Located on the grounds of the Onaga Historical Society Museum is a cabin that was "uncovered" when an old house on the Kirke Grutzmacher farm was torn down. According to L.B. "Barney"
Onaga, KS Pioneer LifeSt. Mary's College (Originally St. Mary's Mission)
A Brief History of St. Mary's Mission St. Marys, Kansas Following their removal from the Great Lakes area, Pottawatomie Indians were moved to Kansas. Admission was set up for them on Sugar Creek near present day Osawatomie in March of 1839. In1846
St. Marys, KS Historic ChurchesCovered Wagon Sculpture
A covered wagon and life-size team of bronze oxen attract attention along Highway 99, south of Westmoreland.
Westmoreland, KS ArtsWamego Country Club
The Wamego Country Club was originally designed by famed architect Chick Trout and opened in 1920 as a nine-hole course. The new nine holes were designed by local architect Eric Langvardt. The par 70, 18
Wamego, KS Golf Courses"Presence of Three"
This unique sculpture depicts the Pottawatomie Indians, the Mission and the Oregon Trail. It can be seen on the north side of Highway 24 in the center of town.
St. Marys, KS ArtsIndian Pay Station Museum
The Indian Pay Station, the oldest building in Pottawatomie County, was built in 1857
St. Marys, KS MuseumsDoughboy Memorial
The Doughboy was purchased by the American Legion and dedicated November 11, 1920
Onaga, KS MemorialsSummerville Cabin
The Summerville cabin was built in 1867. It was donated to the Rock Creek Valley Historical Society in 1993 and is part of the museum complex. The log cabin has a loft and stairway. Extensive restoration was necessary prior to the grand opening in 1999
Westmoreland, KS Pioneer LifeWamego City Park
Wamego City Park is a beautiful 12-acre park that was rated one of the best in Kansas. The Wamego Historical Museum and Prairie Town Village, Schonoff Dutch Mill, minature children'
Wamego, KS Park