Anderson County

Anderson County is a county in eastern Kansas covering approximately 584 square miles (1,512 square kilometers). It sits bordered by Franklin County to the north and Bourbon County to the southeast, with major highways including U.S. Route 59 and U.S. Route 169 crossing through it.

The territorial legislature established the county on August 25, 1855, naming it after Joseph C. Anderson, an early Kansas legislator. This formation reflected the broader settlement and organization of Kansas during the mid-1800s.

The region holds the history of the Pottawatomie peoples who lived here long before European settlement arrived. Visitors can find traces and reminders of these early inhabitants across different locations.

The county is easily accessible via several U.S. highways and well connected to neighboring regions. Visitors should expect rural areas and plan to travel by car, as public transportation options are limited.

In 1884, one of the first photographic records of a tornado was captured here. This historic image marked an important moment in the study of weather phenomena.

Location: Kansas

Inception: August 25, 1855

Capital city: Garnett

Shares border with: Franklin County, Miami County, Linn County, Bourbon County, Allen County, Woodson County, Coffey County

Website: http://AndersonCountyKS.org

GPS coordinates: 38.20000,-95.28330

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:56