McPherson County, Kansas
McPherson County is located in central Kansas, with the city of McPherson serving as the county seat. It’s doing better than many other rural counties in Kansas.
There’s some industry here, not just farming. The county is known for producing a lot of kitchen cabinets, oddly enough. The area has a mix of small towns and farmland.
McPherson is home to a small college that brings in some younger residents. Kanopolis Lake is located to the northwest, just outside the county, and offers opportunities for boating and fishing. U.S. Highway 56 and Interstate 135 run through the county, adding to its convenience.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | McPherson County |
| County Seat | McPherson |
| Etymology | Named in honor of James Birdseye McPherson, prominent Union Civil War general |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | McPherson, Lindsborg, Galva, Marquette, Inman, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 135, U.S. Highway 56, U.S. Highway 281 |
| FIPS Code | 20-113 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,295 square miles (land: 1,284 sq mi, water: 11 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Saline County (North), Dickinson County (Northeast), Marion County (East), Harvey County (Southeast), Reno County (Southwest), Rice County (West), Ellsworth County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 31,500 |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.37°N, 97.67°W |
| Major Landmarks | McPherson Museum and Arts Foundation, Lindsborg’s Swedish-American Museum, McPherson Opera House |
