Atchison, Kansas

About Atchison

Atchison, KS is a close-knit town located in northeastern Kansas, home to 10,813 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Atchison holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,348 residents per square mile.

📰 Atchison News Today

• Wanda A. Mchardie, of Atchison, KS MSC News · Aug 9
• Daryl Meyer Obituary (1953 - 2026) - Atchison, KS - Beatrice Daily Sun Legacy obituary · Aug 7
• Windstorm topples beloved ‘Soul Tree’ in Atchison’s LFM Park KCTV · Jun 17
• Peggy Ann Montgomery Obituary | Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home | Atchison, KS Tribute Archive · Aug 11
• 3 arrested in Thursday night shooting of 12-year-old girl in Atchison, Kansas KSHB 41 Kansas City · Apr 20

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Atchison Unique

• The only place in America named Atchison — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,813.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Atchison

• Gambino's Pizza — pizza
• La Maria Mexican Restaurant — mexican
• Lopez de Mexico Restaurant — mexican
• Paolucci’s Restaurant, Deli, & Lounge — italian
• Pete’s Steakhouse — steak house
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• The Sunflower Café (café)
• Casey's — pizza
• Cedar Ridge Catering and Banquet Hall

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum · Museum
• Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum · Museum
• Evah C. Cray Historical Home Museum · Museum
• Muchnic Gallery · Art gallery
• Sallie House · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Atchison

• Atchison Recreation Sports Complex reviews ★
• Atchison State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Bromley Park reviews ★
• Lions Pool reviews ★
• Millard Allen Ball Park reviews ★
• Morrow Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Morrow Park reviews ★
• Reisner Park reviews ★
• Riverfront Park reviews ★
• Challis Park reviews ★
• Independence Park reviews ★
• Jackson Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Atchison

• Atchison Elementary School
• Atchison High School
• Atchison Middle School
• Central School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Amberwell Atchison Association · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Atchison

🏘️ Nearby Communities