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Heart & Soul

Nestled in the heart of central Kansas is a unique community, a place where events and attractions showcase the heart and soul of its residents. Read on...
McPherson Murals

McPherson is home to six murals documenting the community's history. Take a leisurely stroll through the Downtown District and let the stories unfold. Read on...
McPherson, Kansas

If you are considering a visit or move to our community, we invite you to view recent accolades. We are MCPHERSON PROUD and here's why. Read on...

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GENERAL JAMES "BIRDSEYE" MCPHERSON

July 3, 2017, marked the 100th anniversary of the General James “Birdseye” McPherson statue installation. General McPherson was a Civil War Union officer for whom the city and county is named. At age 35 he was killed during the Battle of Atlanta, six years prior to the founding of McPherson County. Why is the community named for a man who never entered the state of Kansas? As Civil War veterans moved westward and settled in Kansas after the war, they paid tribute to their generals by naming cities and counties in their honor.