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Welcome to the City of Atchison Web Site!
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Atchison is a charming and historic town on the bluffs of the Missouri River in
the northeast corner of Kansas. It is noted for its grand Victorian homes
along brick-paved streets and its important role in the early history of
Kansas. Atchison is a great place for business and living. A unique city in
the region, Atchison is one of the oldest industrial communities in Kansas
and boasts a proud educational heritage.
Atchison is the east terminus of the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
Railroad, and the home of the oldest Roman Catholic establishment in Kansas,
St. Benedict's Abbey and Mount St. Scholastica Convent. In addition to its
rich history in the field of education, the Abbey and the St. Benedict's
Church on Benedictine College grounds are tourist attractions in Atchison.
Additionally, Atchison has numerous buildings, including the post office and
courthouse, on the National Register of Historic Places. Some buildings serve
as museums and art galleries and attract tourists on a regular basis. As the
site for both the first passenger railroad depot in Atchison, as well as its first
hotel, the riverfront has been another special asset to the community.
Throughout the year, residents and visitors enjoy a wide variety of community
events from the River Bend Art Festival on Memorial Day weekend to the
Oktoberfest Arts & Crafts Festival the first weekend in October.
The world's most famous aviatrix, Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison on July
24, 1897. Numerous sites and attractions in Atchison provide the opportunity
to learn about Earhart's childhood in Atchison and her amazing life as a
pilot, celebrity and role model. Each year Atchison honors her birth with a
grand weekend long festival and one of the largest fireworks displays in
Kansas.
We welcome your interest in the City of Atchison and hope you enjoy your
visit to our web site.
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