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McPherson ( / məkˈfɜːrsən / mək-FUR-sən) is a city in and the county seat of McPherson County, Kansas, United States. [ 1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 14,082. [ 3][ 4] The city is named after Union General James Birdseye McPherson, a Civil War general. [ 5]
May 16, 2022 · It’s no stretch to call McPherson an ideal small town, and there’s a flourishing Main Street, cute public parks, one-of-a-kind events and ample inspiration for things to do. If you’re a sports fan, you may want to find out how McPherson helped Team USA to an Olympic Gold in basketball in 1936.
General McPherson was a Civil War Union officer for whom the city and county is named. At age 35 he was killed during the Battle of Atlanta, six years prior to the founding of McPherson County.
Jan 15, 2020 · Things to Do in McPherson, Kansas: See Tripadvisor's 1,998 traveler reviews and photos of McPherson tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in McPherson. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
About twenty minutes from McPherson in Canton, Kansas, is a place to explore the great outdoors, see native grasses, wildflowers, birds, bison, and maybe an elk in the distance.
Centered in one of the largest wheat producing areas of the United States, McPherson is also ranked among the top agricultural centers of Kansas. Much of McPherson's early history is preserved for public viewing at the McPherson Museum and Arts Foundation at 1111 E. Kansas.
McPherson, Kansas. Nestled in the heart of central Kansas is a unique community, a place where events and attractions showcase the heart and soul of its residents. McPherson is the ideal location for a one-day shopping trip, a weekend getaway or an extended stay.
McPherson, city, seat (1873) of McPherson county, central Kansas, U.S. Laid out in 1872 on the Santa Fe Trail, it was named for James B. McPherson, a Union general killed in the American Civil War. The city is now a processing and shipping point for nearby oil fields and the surrounding diversified.
McPherson, Kansas, is the county seat and largest city of McPherson County. As of the 2020 census, its population peaked at 14,082. It was named after Union General James Birdseye McPherson, a Civil War general.
Visitors. Attractions. Hometown pride abounds in McPherson and is driven by individuals who are passionate about telling the community's story through attractions, entertainment and small-town hospitality. The benefit of McPherson's welcoming nature is visitors feel called to stay and discover more. Some even choose to call McPherson their home.