Crawford County, county in Kansas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 38,730 inhabitants. The county was created 157 years ago in 1867. Its county seat is Girard.
There are 13 city/town in Crawford County, KS. The largest city of Crawford County is Pittsburg with a population of 19,968. Other cities include, Frontenac population 3,392, Monmouth population 3,109, Girard population 2,656, Arma population 1,412
Monmouth, Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
Crawford County is located in southeast Kansas along the border with Missouri. The county seat and largest city is Girard, with a population of around 3,000 residents. Some of the notable cities and towns in Crawford County include:
Girard - Girard is the county seat and home to Pittsburg State University's satellite campus. The downtown area has several historic buildings and mom-and-pop eateries.
Pittsburg - Pittsburg is the largest city in the county with over 20,000 residents. It is home to Pittsburg State University which brings a youthful vibe to the city. Downtown Pittsburg has undergone revitalization efforts in recent years.
Frontenac - This city of around 3,500 residents was once a major coal mining and railroad hub. The Frontenac Historic District has many well-preserved buildings from the late 1800s.
Arcadia - Arcadia blossomed when the railroad was built through it in the 1870's. Today it is a small rural farming town with an annual fall festival.
Cherokee - Located along Highway 66, Cherokee has a number of historic buildings including an old opera house. It bills itself as the premier small town of Crawford County.
McCune - McCune considers itself the entertainment capital of Crawford County, hosting annual events like the Greyhound Festival.
Other small Crawford County towns include Arma, Beulah, Chicopee, Farlington, Hepler, Mulberry, Opolis, Radley, and Walnut. The county has grown smaller over the decades as mining and railroads declined, but these towns still embrace their heritage.
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List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Crawford County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Arcadia | City in Kansas | 309 |
Arma | City in Kansas, United States | 1,412 |
Cherokee | City in Crawford County, Kansas, USA | 428 |
Franklin | Unincorporated community in southeastern Kansas, USA | 296 |
Frontenac | City in Kansas, United States | 3,392 |
Girard | City in Kansas, United States | 2,656 |
Hepler | City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America | 133 |
Langdon | City in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America | 41 |
McCune | City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America | 413 |
Monmouth | Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States | 3,109 |
Mulberry | City in Crawford County, Kansasa. | 25 |
Pittsburg | City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States | 19,968 |
Walnut | City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States | 228 |