County Guide

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.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Westmoreland

The community of Westmoreland is nestled in Rock Creek Valley where Oregon Trail travelers once camped. Graves and wagon ruts remain in the area of this pioneer oasis. The town…

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Cities

Cities in Pottawatomie County

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Onaga

Onaga was platted in 1877 by the Kansas Central Railroad president, Paul E. Havens, and…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

St. Marys

The beautiful town of St. Marys is on the Kansas River and marks the earliest…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Olsburg

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

St. George

St. George, Kansas is a small town with plenty of history and charm. Settled in…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Wamego

Wamego is a rural community of 4,500 that nestles along the fertile banks of the…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Jul
1–4
Wamego Independence Day Celebration
Wamego
Jul
2
Car Show
Onaga
Jul
4
Annual Wagon Wheels Car, Motorcycle, and Tractor Show
Westmoreland
Aug
22
KAWnsas Fest
St. George
Dec
5
St. Marys Christmas Celebration
St. Marys