Osage County, County in eastern Kansas, United States.
Osage County is an administrative division in eastern Kansas that covers rolling terrain with numerous streams and small rivers. The county is crossed by several major routes that connect communities and link the area to neighboring regions.
The county was established in 1859 and named after the Osage River that flows through its territory. It was part of the early settlement expansion in the state and developed into a center for agricultural activities.
The county maintains sixteen distinct townships, each contributing to local governance with Osage City operating as an independent municipality within the region.
The area is well connected by federal highways and interstates, making travel to various locations within and beyond the county convenient. Visitors should note that traffic may increase during harvest season and road conditions can vary depending on the time of year.
The median household income in 2000 reached $37,928, while males earned $30,670 compared to $22,981 for females, indicating gender-based income differences.
Location: Kansas
Inception: February 11, 1859
Capital city: Lyndon
Shares border with: Shawnee County, Coffey County, Douglas County, Franklin County, Wabaunsee County, Lyon County
Website: http://OsageCo.org
GPS coordinates: 38.65000,-95.73330
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52
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