Explore Crawford County, Kansas

The commercial hub of Southeast Kansas is home to the only collegiate gorilla mascot in the nation and six of the oldest fried chicken restaurants in the state.

Love Pittsburg

Love Pittsburg

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In The News

SEK Symphony announces 2025-26 season
SEK Symphony announces 2025-26 season
Nationally touring shows coming to Bicknell Center
Nationally touring shows coming to Bicknell Center
Pitt State Theatre announces 2025-26 season
Pitt State Theatre announces 2025-26 season
Pumpkin Patches
Pumpkin Patches
Memorial Auditorium to host Sonidos del Corazón: Music Under the Stars
Memorial Auditorium to host Sonidos del Corazón: Music Under the Stars
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Who We Are

Sugar Rush is inspired by memories
Sugar Rush is inspired by memories
Innovative Education – A biography of businessman Harvey Dean
Innovative Education – A biography of businessman Harvey Dean
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A Passion to Teach – A Passion to Care
Four antiques & vintage shops in the Pittsburg area you can’t miss
Four antiques & vintage shops in the Pittsburg area you can’t miss
Finding art in the Pittsburg area
Finding art in the Pittsburg area
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What We’re Known For

Home to six of the oldest chicken houses in Kansas
Home to six of the oldest chicken houses in Kansas
The original Bass Pro Shop: John’s Sport Center celebrates 70 years
The original Bass Pro Shop: John’s Sport Center celebrates 70 years
Unique habitat for outdoor recreation
Unique habitat for outdoor recreation
The Hub of Southeast Kansas
The Hub of Southeast Kansas
10 programs that are unique at Pittsburg State University
10 programs that are unique at Pittsburg State University
Six places to get your Gorilla Swag
Six places to get your Gorilla Swag
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Upcoming Events

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