Buchanan County, County in northwestern Missouri, United States.
Buchanan County extends across 415 square miles of land with the Missouri River flowing along its western border, containing the city of St. Joseph.
The county, established in 1838 as Roberts County and renamed in 1839, honors James Buchanan who later became the fifteenth President of the United States.
Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph serves as the primary educational institution, offering higher education programs to county residents and neighboring communities.
The county administration provides essential services through multiple offices, including the Sheriff, Prosecutor, and Assessor, located in the St. Joseph courthouse.
The county holds a strategic position at the intersection of Interstate 29 and US Highway 36, connecting Kansas City to the south with agricultural regions.
Location: Missouri
Inception: 1839
Capital city: St. Joseph
Shares border with: Andrew County, Clinton County, Platte County, DeKalb County, Doniphan County, Atchison County
Website: http://co.buchanan.mo.us
GPS coordinates: 39.67000,-94.81000
Latest update: March 16, 2025 03:49
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