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 was surveyed in 1867, and was incorporated as a city in 1871. It is the County Seat of Pottawatomie County which was organized in 1856 and named for the Pottawatomie Indian Tribe, whose reservation at that time included part of the County.
The City was named Westmoreland by John McKimmons, the first postmaster, after his home county in Pennsylvania.
City Parks
Westmoreland has beautiful parks that include Dechairo Park and the American Legion Park. Dechario Park is situated on the East side of town along Highway 99 and includes a picnic…
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Things to Do in Westmoreland
Old City Well
Westmoreland's Historic Hand Dug Well was constructed in 1914, as 40 men labored through the…
Learn more →Westmoreland City Pool
The Westmoreland City Pool was constructed in 1991. Swimming lessons are available in the summer…
Learn more →Rock Creek Valley Historical Museum
The Rock Creek Valley Historical Society Museum houses many historical items from the early settlement…
Learn more →Summerville Cabin
The Summerville cabin was built in 1867. It was donated to the Rock Creek Valley…
Learn more →Pottawatomie County Courthouse
The Pottawatomie County Courthouse located in Westmoreland is constructed of native limestone. It was built…
Learn more →Stone Church Museum
The stone church museum was built by the German Evangelical Association, organized in 1871. In…
Learn more →Covered Wagon Sculpture
A covered wagon and life-size team of bronze oxen attract attention along Highway 99, south…
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