Everything Atchison is known for
Atchison, Kansas, located along the Missouri River in the northeastern part of the state, is widely recognized as the birthplace of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. The city also has connections to the world of music. Country artists Joey + Rory and Rory Feek call Atchison home. The city is also mentioned in several songs, including "Amelia" by Joni Mitchell and "Ballad of Amelia Earhart" by Plainsong.
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Atchison.
Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, was born in this Gothic Revival cottage on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River in Atchison, Kansas.
4 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Imagine a future aviation pioneer taking her first steps into faith right here. Trinity Episcopal Church in Atchison is more than just a beautiful building; it's where Amelia Earhart was baptized. The church itself…
Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, was born in this Gothic Revival cottage on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River in Atchison, Kansas.
Right here in Atchison, Kansas, a legend took her first breath. This is the birthplace of Amelia Earhart. Built in 1861, this Gothic Revival house overlooking the Missouri River was where Amelia was born in 1897. Her…
Ever wonder where Lewis and Clark actually kicked off their legendary expedition? You're practically standing on it! This tranquil lake, now named in their honor, was once a bustling campsite for the Corps of Discovery.…