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.

Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

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

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Coffeyville

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

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Take the long way.

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

Caney

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

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Cherryvale

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

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