Welcome to Atchison, The most haunted town in Kansas! On July 4, 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition passed through what is now Atchison and camped near the sight of the former Kanza Indian Village. (There's a geocache there!) In September 1860 Cyrus K. Holliday and associates incorporated the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company. On July 24, 1897 the World Famous aviatrix Amelia Earhart was born in her great grandparents home here in Atchsion. (There's a geocache at that house too!)
We welcome you to explore Atchison's many historical sights. The restored Santa Fe Depot serves as a Visitor Information Center. The address 200 S. 10th St.
You are looking for a book with familiar geocaching symbols on the jacket. The hours are:
- Monday: 9-8pm
- Tuesday: 9-8pm
- Wednesday: 9-8pm
- Thursday: 9-8pm
- Friday: 9-5pm
- Saturday: 9-5pm
- Sunday: Closed