Neosho County (standard abbreviation: NO) is a county located in Southeast Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 15,904. The county seat is Erie.
| Name: | Neosho County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 20-133 |
| State: | Kansas |
| Founded: | June 3, 1861 |
| Named for: | Neosho River |
| Seat: | Erie |
| Largest city: | Chanute |
| Total Area: | 578 sq mi (1,500 km²) |
| Land Area: | 571 sq mi (1,480 km²) |
| Total Population: | 15,904 |
| Population Density: | 27.9/sq mi (10.8/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | NeoshoCountyKS.org |
Neosho County location map. Where is Neosho County?
History
Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.
19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, but keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1861, Neosho County was established.
The first railroad was built through Neosho County in 1870.
Neosho County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 578 square miles (1,500 km), of which 571 square miles (1,480 km) is land and 6.3 square miles (16 km) (1.1%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Allen County (north)
- Bourbon County (northeast)
- Crawford County (east)
- Labette County (south)
- Montgomery County (southwest)
- Wilson County (west)
- Woodson County (northwest)
Neosho County Topographic Map
Neosho County Satellite Map
Neosho County Outline Map
