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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Wamego

Wamego is a rural community of 4,500 that nestles along the fertile banks of the Kansas River. The pioneer fathers who carved this town from the prairies have left behind…

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Cities

Cities in Pottawatomie County

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Westmoreland

The community of Westmoreland is nestled in Rock Creek Valley where Oregon Trail travelers once…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

St. George

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

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More road, less rush.

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

Olsburg

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Onaga

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

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

St. Marys

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

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Events

Upcoming Events

Jul–Aug
29–2
Pottawatomie County Fair
Onaga
Aug
22
KAWnsas Fest
St. George
Sep
11–12
Fabulous Finds on Hwy 99!
Wamego
Dec
5
Christmas Open House
Westmoreland
Dec
5
St. Marys Christmas Celebration
St. Marys