Neosho County, County in Southeast Kansas, United States.
Neosho County is an administrative region in southeast Kansas with farmland, waterways, and small communities throughout its area. The landscape combines open agricultural terrain with river valleys and modest-sized towns.
The area was established as a county in 1861 under the name Dorn County. Residents voted to rename it Neosho six years later in recognition of the river's importance.
The name Neosho comes from a Native American language and refers to the river of the same name that flows through the region, shaping its character.
Erie functions as the county seat with government offices, while Chanute serves as the main commercial hub for shopping and services. Both towns offer the most amenities for visitors exploring the area.
According to the 2020 census data, the county maintains a population density of 28 people per square mile across its predominantly rural territory.
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