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.

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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 in Pottawatomie County

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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The road is the experience.

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

Olsburg

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

St. George

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

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

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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