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About Crawford County, Kansas

The most populated county in Southeast Kansas, this area is known for its coal mining heritage, fried chicken, a unique to Kansas habitat for outdoor recreation, and Pittsburg State University, the home of the nation’s only collegiate gorilla mascot. With facilities normally found only in larger communities, the region regularly hosts live entertainment, including traveling Broadway plays; and, national sporting events, including indoor track and field championships.

As the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) of Crawford County, Kansas, we…

Guide visitors on where to eat, stay, and help fill down-time while here, whether that’s for a youth sports tournament, a business meeting, or one of the many events at Pittsburg State University or one of our many communities.
Inspire travelers to see our community as a destination for experiences they will want to return to.
Promote our entire community to leisure travelers, business travelers, meeting professionals, and more.
Connect planners with lodging, event spaces, and other event needs.
Represent tourism and hospitality professionals in our area who serve the traveling public.

Explore Crawford County
117 West 4th Street
P.O. Box 1115
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762