McPherson County, KS

County in Southeast KS

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, and then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1867, McPherson County was founded.

McPherson was founded in 1872 by the twelve members of the McPherson Town Company. In 1887, city officials began a failed attempt to have the community named the state capital.

The first post office in McPherson was established in 1873. McPherson was incorporated as a city in 1874.

McPherson, Kansas was established in 1872, the City of McPherson was described in early transcripts as "one of the most flourishing towns in Central Kansas." McPherson continues to thrive in the areas of agriculture, industry and education - attracting residents who contribute to McPherson's overall economic growth and community personality. Nearly 14,000 people currently call McPherson home.

Sponsors of McPherson County, KS


Since the founding of our communities, organizations, businesses and citizens have stepped forward to build and serve their community. Click on any of the logos below to learn about those who made this website possible! If you would like to learn about becoming a sponsor CLICK HERE!

Towns of McPherson County, KS


The small towns of the Midwest are rich in history and a great way of life! Below you can visit and learn about the small towns we call home! Towns that have their name highlighted have become FEATURED TOWNS. Businesses/organizations from these towns have stepped forward as SPONSORS enabling us to include (or will include as acquired) stories and website links to ALL their community organizations (chambers, groups and departments, etc.), stories and website links to ALL their points of interest, annual festivals/events and stories done about their citizens, veterans and faith community. To learn how to become a featured town CLICK HERE!

Businesses of McPherson County, KS


The businesses of our towns are truly the lifeblood of each community, click on any businesses below to learn about them, to learn how to add your business to your town and county page CLICK HERE!