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.

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Olsburg

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Cities in Pottawatomie County

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

St. Marys

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Onaga

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Wamego

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

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

St. George

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

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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…

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