John’s Sports Center is known as “the original Bass Pro Shop” as Johnny Morris, owner of the nationwide chain, got his idea from trading beads and lures at the John’s tackle counter in Southeast Kansas in the mid 1970s.
What We’re Known For
Pitt State a leader in Kansas’s new Blueprint for Literacy
Pittsburg State University, a longtime leader in using an approach based in science to help students struggling to read, now will play an active role in helping to retrain classroom teachers and train soon-to-be teachers in using that approach.
Things To Do in Pittsburg, Kansas
Pittsburg is host to several festivals, live music, and is the epicenter of the Chicken Wars.
The Hub of Southeast Kansas
This vibrant city has a rich history and strong sense of community. The charming downtown area has shops, eateries and historical landmarks.
10 programs that are unique at Pittsburg State University
Sure, Pittsburg State is the only university in the nation with a Gorilla mascot. But Pitt State has another bragging right: many academic programs and partnerships also are unique.
44 killed in Frontenac mining disaster on November 9, 1888
November 9 marks a somber anniversary in Southeast Kansas. In 1888, 44 men, ages 13-to-45, were killed in Frontenac in the state’s largest mine disaster. 10 nationalities were represented in the deaths: America, Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, and Scotland.
The Story of Pittsburg
Dreamers, doers, thinkers, makers. Buildings come back to life. Doors reopening. Businesses expanding. Ideas flowing. Hopes reviving.
We’re a little different than the rest of Kansas
For those who have never been to Crawford County, the 2022 Big Kansas Road Trip was an opportunity to see firsthand why our corner of the state is a little different than the rest of Kansas.
Self-Guided Tours
Historically preserved buildings with beautiful architecture. Gorilla statues and other monuments, plus murals. Whatever your interest, Crawford County, Kansas has it.
Growing Businesses Find Fertile Ground in Crawford County
Originally posted February 10, 2017 Many people associate Crawford County with the best of the Midwest: Close-knit communities, hardworking people, space to grow, and reasonable living expenses. Not only is this good for families and small business owners, it’s a great environment for inventors and entrepreneurs. Todd Allison is the […]
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