Pay Bill Events Action Center FAQ News Contacts ABOUT ATCHISON Home » Resident » About Atchison ABOUT ATCHISON New Residents Guide Parks & Facilities Atchison Area Events Community Health Education Our History Recreation Library Volunteer Welcome Beautiful, historic Atchison is located in Atchison County, Kansas, about 45 minutes northwest of the Kansas City metro, about 40 minutes northeast of the capitol city of Topeka, and about 25 minutes southwest of St. Joseph, Missouri. Atchison is unique in Kansas for the historic charm of its riverside setting, boutique shops, quaint restaurants, cafes, historic homes, and stately buildings. Atchison’s riverside setting, shops, historic homes, and stately buildings make it the ideal get-away for a day trip or weekend escape. Incorporated in 1858, Atchison is known for its vistas of the Missouri River bend and tree-lined brick streets. Atchison is a magnet for shopping and dining day trippers as well as festival-goers to its annual celebrations. Offering premier private and public schools, Atchison is also home to Benedictine College and Highland Community College Northeast Kansas Technical Center. With a population over 11,000, Atchison is a community rooted in history and tradition, making strong strides into the future with an established manufacturing sector, homegrown financial institutions, and state-of-the-art medical resources. As the birthplace of Amelia Earhart, the world’s most famous aviatrix, Atchison is a community that inspires, charms, and embraces all who call it their home or destination. CITY OF ATCHISON 515 Kansas Avenue Atchison, KS 66002 Phone: (913) 367-5500 Fax: (913) 367-3654 Email Us FIRE Non-Emergency: 913-367-4329 Emergency: 9-1-1 POLICE Non-Emergency: 913-367-4323 Emergency: 9-1-1 LATEST FAQ How do I apply for a Diversion? How do I search files? Do you offer specialty trash/recycling services for elderly and/or disabled customers? Website by Webcom Resources - 2018 Accessibility Statement Legal Disclosures Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions