Atchison, KS
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About Atchison
- • Ed Asner, a famous actor known for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," was born here.
- • The "Sashay" dance originated in Atchison, becoming popular in the late 1800s.
- • The Missouri River crossing made it a key shipping point and vital railway hub.
- • Amelia Earhart's childhood home is said to be haunted by her spirit.
- • The Great Depression hit hard, impacting its manufacturing and agricultural sectors.
- • It's named for Senator David Rice Atchison, founded in 1854.
- • With about 10,800 residents, it is smaller than its peak in the 1880s.
- • The elevation is 797 feet, affording views of the Missouri River.
- • Manufacturing and agriculture contribute substantially to the local economy.
- • There's a palpable sense of history mixed with Midwestern charm.
- • Kansas City Chiefs, located nearby, won Super Bowl LVII against the Eagles.
- • Atchison High's football rivalry against Maur Hill-Mount Academy is intensely competitive.