Johnson County

Johnson County is an administrative county in western Missouri that encompasses multiple municipalities with Warrensburg functioning as the county seat. The territory includes several towns and communities connected by state and federal routes throughout the region.

The county was established in 1834 by the Missouri State Legislature and named after Richard Mentor Johnson, a former Vice President of the United States. This creation was part of the broader administrative development of western Missouri during the early 1800s.

The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg functions as the primary educational center for Johnson County's 54,013 residents.

U.S. Route 50 and several Missouri highways connect the area to neighboring regions and larger cities. Warrensburg in the center serves as a logical starting point for exploring the various communities throughout the county.

The county territory contains 829 square miles of land mass and 3.9 square miles of water bodies, maintaining a density of 58 people per square mile.

Location: Missouri

Inception: 1834

Capital city: Warrensburg

Shares border with: Lafayette County, Henry County, Pettis County, Jackson County, Cass County

Website: http://jococourthouse.com

GPS coordinates: 38.75000,-93.81000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26