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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Atchison Atchison County, Kansas Zip Code The Kansas state capital is Topeka. What would you like to know about Atchison Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Atchison Government Atchison Chamber of Commerce. Atchison Community events. Atchison Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Atchison Libraries. Atchison Schools. Zip Codes 66002 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Atchison is approximately 10,106 (2002). The approximate number of families is 4,267 (1990). The amount of land area in Atchison is 16.755 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Atchison is 6.8 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 0.986 sq kilometers. The distance from Atchison to Washington DC is 1028 miles. The distance to the Kansas state capital is 48 miles. (as the crow flies) Atchison is positioned 39.56 degrees north of the equator and 95.13 degrees west of the prime meridian. Atchison elevation is 950 feet above sea level. Atchison median income is $31,109 (2000). The Atchison median home price is $52,200 (2000). Atchison miscellany. Return to Index Location Atchison location: on bluffs overlooking the Missouri River, about an hour from Kansas City or Topeka. Other nearby communities include Lewis and Clark Village, Rushville, and De Kalb all in Missouri and Lancaster, Easton, Denton and Troy all in Kansas. Here is A map page for Atchison. Return to Index Climate & Weather The weather in Atchison is seasonal. Atchison average annual precipitation is 23 inches per year. Atchison average annual snowfall is 22 inches per year. The average winter temperature is 26 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 78 degrees F. The average fall temperature is 58 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items Atchison history: Starting with a great historical photo, enjoy this History page for Atchison. The Lewis and Clark Expedition came through the area back on 4 July 1804. It was first settled later in July of 1854 when Missourians came and created the second city in Kansas. Atchison became a well-known railroad town, even giving its name to the "Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe Railroad" in 1860. Even the the role of the railroad has declined in this country, Atchison has maintained a good lifestyle. Atchison was incorporated as a town on 30 August 1855 and later as a city on 12 Feb 1858. The incorporation date of Atchison: Feb 12, 1858 Return to Index Attractions Atchison attractions: Learn all about Atchison at this informative site. Amerlia Earhart Birthplace Museum 223 N. Terrace St. Atchison, Kansas 66002 Phone: 913-367-4217 Please call for hours of operation Here is a great attractions page for Atchison. Atchison County Historical Society Museum Santa Fe Depot 200 S. 10th Atchison, Kansas Phone: 913-367-6238 International Forest of Friendship 178620 274th Rd. at Warnock Lake Atchison, KS 66002 Phone: 913-367-1419 Toll-free: 800-234-1854 A Living memorial to aviation and aerospace contributors. See trees from all 50 states and US Territories as well as from around the world. A life-size bronze statue of Amelia Earhart is also on the grounds. Atchison, the most Haunted Town in Kansas. The town is said to be host to many of the early settlers who chose to stay in Atchison in their ghostly form. Stories abound about sightings and other events here. The Atchison Trolley even has a haunted homes tour as one of its offerings. Atchison Trolley Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. 10th St. Atchison KS 66002 Phone: (913) 367-2427 Toll-free: 1-800 234-1854 Tours offered during the summer. Please call ahead for hours of operation. "Noted Notables" The Birthplace of Amelia Earhart. Here is a page about Amelia Earhart. Here is the official Amelia Earhart website. This page gives a tremendous amount of information on Amelia along with many good links. Amelia grew up in the home of her grandparents. The home of Judge Alfred Otis and his wife is now the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison John J. Ingalls Also a U.S. Senator from Kansas. He served for three terms in the Senate. A lawyer and author, Mr. Ingalls was the person who suggested the state motto for Kansas. Edgar Watson Howe He was the founder of the Atchison Daily Globe. He achieved fame for his best-seller, "The Story of a Country Town." His residence may be seen in Atchison at 1117 North 3rd Street. John Cameron Swayze A world-famous radio and television newscaster grew up in Atchison and graduated from high school here. 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