the Atchison County Official Website!!

Founded in 1855, Atchison County is a wonderful community of almost 17,000 people that truly defines the American innovative spirit. As one of the first counties founded in Kansas, Atchison is proud to be the birthplace of world famous aviator Amelia Earhart, a key part of our country’s railroad infrastructure on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe railroad, and home to some the oldest buildings and Victorian homes in the Midwest.

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Amelia Earhart Bridge

The Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge is a network tied arch bridge over the Missouri River on U.S. Route 59 between Atchison, Kansas and Buchanan County, Missouri. It opened in December 2012, replacing a previous truss bridge with the same name.
Benedictine College

Benedictine College is located in Atchison, Kansas, on a beautiful 110 acre campus on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. Read on...
Amelia Earhart Birthplace

Amelia Earhart's birthplace and early childhood home is located on a bluff overlooking the Missouri, River. Amelia was born in the home on July 24, 1897, she spent much of their childhood with their grandparents in Atchison, KS. Read on...

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