Atchison, KS Road Trips
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
255.8 mi
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Quickest Drive
4h 7m
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Atchison, KS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,795
Median Income
$54,695
Median Home Value
$130,200
Median Age
29.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Atchison, KS at a Glance
Founded
1854
Elevation
814 ft
Area
8 mi²
Notable People from Atchison, KS
A sampling of people born in Atchison, KS.
Amelia Earhart
1897–1939
American aviation pioneer and author (1897–1939)
Mary Peters Fieser
1909–1997
American chemist (1909-1997)
Jesse Stone
1901–1999
American rhythm and blues musician and songwriter (1901-1999)
Chester L. Mize
1917–1994
American politician (1917-1994)
Georgia Caldwell Smith
1909–1961
one of the first African-American women to gain a bachelor's degree in mathematics
Paul Christoph Mangelsdorf
1899–1989
American botanist (1899-1989)
Charles Lester Marlatt
1863–1954
American entomologist
James Bennett Griffin
1905–1997
American archaeologist (1905-1997)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Atchison, KS.
Amelia Earhart Birthplace
historic building and museum in Atchison, Kansas
Campbell Chapel AME Church
church building in Kansas, United States of America
Ebenezer Baptist Church
church building in Kansas, United States of America
Glick–Orr House
historic house in Kansas, United States
Atchison County Courthouse
county courthouse in Atchison, Kansas
A. J. Harwi House
historic two-story house in Atchison, Kansas
Balie P. Waggener House
house in Atchison, Kansas
Edgar W. Howe House
historic house in Atchison, Kansas
City data from Wikidata (Q753949), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Atchison, KS
Atchison is one of the Midwest's most historic and charming towns, in Eastern Kansas. Atchison has a population of 11021.
1 Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, 223 North Terrace St, ☏ +1 913 367-4217, [email protected]. International Forest of Friendship, Allingham Dr, off Warnock Lake Dr, ☏ +1 913-367-1419. A place to frolic and hang out with pixies and representative trees from different countries of the world. Old Houses: Cray Historical Home Museum, 805 N 5th St. 1882 house and carriage barn with guided tours. The Sallie House, 508 N 2nd St. Haunted house with tours by appointment. 1889 McInteer Villa, 1301 Kansas Ave. Another haunted house.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 401 Main St, ☏ +1 913-674-0033. Indoor pool and breakfast.
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