Montgomery County

Established in 1867 and once home to the Osage Indians, Montgomery County is today a very diverse county capitalizing on its natural resources–water, fertile soil, gas, oil, history and friendly people.

Life moves at a slow pace in this part of the country. When you walk down the streets in Montgomery County, you’ll be treated to friendly hellos and big smiles.

From a little house on the prairie to a mansion on a hill, adventure awaits you in Montgomery County, Kansas. History comes alive as you travel through the gentle hills of Montgomery County, located in Southeast Kansas near the Oklahoma and Missouri borders.

The Daltons died here, Laura Ingalls Wilder lived here. Walter “Big Train” Johnson and Mickey Mantle played here, and we welcome you to visit here– for a day, a week or a lifetime.

More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Independence

Communities are simply a reflection of the citizens who live there. In Independence, Kansas that vision reflects a fierce pride for a colorful past and a sincere determination to preserve…

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Cities in Montgomery County

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Coffeyville

As early as 1803 the present site of Coffeyville was occupied by the Black Dog…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Cherryvale

In May, 1871, the abundance of wild cherry trees along the creeks and in the…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Caney

Caney, Kansas is set in a valley surrounded by the Chautauqua Hills on the West,…

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