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McPherson Mural Collection

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...
Community Development Block Grant

The City of McPherson has qualified for a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), a federally funded program to assist low- to moderate-income families with specific home improvements. Read on...

Chamber Hosts Entrepreneurship Competition

McPherson Chamber of Commerce E-Loan Program, in association with the Network Kansas E-Community Partnership, will host the McPherson High School Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) on Wednesday, November 14. Read on...
Railroad Repairs Close City Streets

Union Pacific Railroad has announced the following road closures beginning next week in order to complete railroad crossing repairs in the City of McPherson. Read on...
Mayor Credits Community for Award

Mayor Tom Brown is a visionary and attributes his recent leadership award to the efforts of City staff members and the local community. “I appreciate the award, but it’s really a recognition of a very unique and successful community,” he said. Read on...

10/19/2018 - Haunted House

Haunted House is located next door to the McPherson Museum. Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $10 for Museum Members. Come to the house next door to the Museum for a scary...
10/19/2018 - 'Lend Me a Tenor' by Ken Ludwig

For tickets call McPherson College Theatre Box Office at 620-242-0444.
10/18/2018 - 'Lend Me a Tenor' by Ken Ludwig

For tickets call McPherson College Theatre Box Office at 620-242-0444.
10/18/2018 - Family Night

Proceeds will go to help the Honor Flight. Hamburgers, freedom fries, drinks, and desserts for the low price of $5.

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.