March 19, 2024

Cow Creek Cowboy Days and Wild West Show to be held April 26 & 27

Crawford County Historical Museum Visit the Crawford County Historical Museum in Pittsburg, Kansas for the…
March 5, 2024

Music on the Lake at Crawford State Park: 2024 schedule

FARLINGTON, Kan. – Since 2018 musicians from across the region have performed Spring through Fall…
March 3, 2024

49th Annual Four State Farm Show & Rural Living Experience: May 17-19, 2024

Around 800 exhibitors are expected at what has been the premier agricultural event in Southeast…
March 1, 2024

Spring Art Walk in Downtown Pittsburg: Friday, April 26

2024 dates announced: Spring Art Walk Festival is April 26, 2024; and, the Fall Art…
March 1, 2024

Coal Miner’s Century group ride on May 4

Are you looking for that next big race? Training for a more difficult course? Do…
January 3, 2024

Weddings are the special exhibit for Miners Hall Museum in Southeast Kansas

Media release from Miners Hall Museum Miners Hall Museum in Franklin, Kansas is proud to…
January 1, 2024

Upcoming PSU events open to the public

Find upcoming Pittsburg State University events that are open to the public, including both free…
January 1, 2024

Festivals

Annual festivals & fairs Once upon a time, food, dancing, games, parades, and storytelling were…

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What We're Known For

Gorilla Capital of the World

Gorilla Capital of the World

the only collegiate gorilla mascot

Our Story

Our Story

coal, troublemakers & fried chicken

Unique habitat for outdoor recreation

Unique habitat for outdoor recreation

birding, fishing, gravel biking, hunting, kayaking & photography

Big Brutus

Big Brutus

world's largest remaining electric shovel

The Amazon Army

The Amazon Army

women's march made national headlines

Home to six of the oldest chicken houses in Kansas

Home to six of the oldest chicken houses in Kansas

Area known for fried chicken since the 1930's

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Explore Crawford County

Explore Crawford County

117 W 4th St
PO Box 1115
Pittsburg, KS 66762

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