Atchison, Kansas

Atchison is the largest city and county seat of Atchison County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,232. It is named for the senator David Rice Atchison, and was the original eastern terminus of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad.

Related Topics:
County seat - Atchison County - Kansas - 2000 - David Rice Atchison - Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad

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Atchison was the birthplace of aviator Amelia Earhart. The Amelia Earhart Festival held each July in Atchison annually attracts an estimated 30,000-50,000 people.

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