Crawford County, Kansas
Crawford County is located in the southeastern corner of Kansas, with about 39,000 residents. Pittsburg, the county’s largest city, is home to Pittsburg State University and serves as a major center for education, culture, and local activities.
If you’re visiting in August, the Crawford County Fair is a popular community event with more than a century of history. The annual fair brings residents and visitors together for entertainment, exhibits, and traditional county fair activities.
The county has deep roots in coal mining, a history preserved at the Miners Hall Museum in Franklin. Another notable attraction is Big Brutus, a massive electric coal shovel that has been preserved as a museum near West Mineral, offering a unique look at the region’s mining heritage.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Crawford County |
| County Seat | Girard |
| Etymology | Named after Samuel J. Crawford, third Governor of Kansas |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Girard, Pittsburg, Arma, Frontenac, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 69, U.S. Highway 400, Kansas Highway 7 |
| FIPS Code | 20-037 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 595 square miles (land: 591 sq mi, water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Bourbon County (North), Vernon County, Missouri (Northeast), Barton County, Missouri (East), Jasper County, Missouri (Southeast), Cherokee County (South), Labette County (Southwest), Neosho County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 37.45°N, 94.70°W |
| Major Landmarks | Pittsburg State University, Crawford County Historical Museum, and the Kansas Technology Center |
| Population | 39,000 |
