Atchison
in Atchison County of Kansas, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.563 and -95.122 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 33' 46" and W -95° 7' 17"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:53 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:15 am and 8:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

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Discover Atchison

Atchison in Atchison County (Kansas) with it's 10,712 citizens is a town in United States about 967 mi (or 1,557 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Atchison is now 11:53 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 12 airports near Atchison, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Kansas City International Airport in a distance of 28 mi (or 46 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Troy, Leavenworth, Saint Joseph, Platte City and Oskaloosa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Super 8 Atchison

Address
0,4 mi
509 S 9th St
66002 Atchison
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites ATCHISON

Address
0,2 mi
401 Main St
66002 Atchison
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AMERICINN ATCHISON

Address
0,6 mi
500 SOUTH HIGHWAY 73
66002 ATCHISON
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Atchison County Raceway 6-3-12

Published: June 04, 2012
Length: 59:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: madpanther51

Opening NIght at Atchison County Raceway.


L & L Construction | Atchison KS

Published: November 01, 2014
Length: 26:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: L&L Construction

http://www.landlconst.com/ Improving your home with additions and renovations can increase the value, visual appeal, and overall quality of its construction. At L&L Construction. we can...


Kansas City Southern ES44AC 4687 at Atchison, Kansas on December 26, 2012

Published: December 27, 2012
Length: 31:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: challenger3989


FRISK: Shine' cover at The Milk House Bar, Atchison, KS 12/21/14

Published: April 13, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Brian Jennett

Celeste Lindell: Vocals Brian Jennett- Guitar Jake Rahija- Bass Don Otting: Drums.


Landing at K59 (Atchison)

Published: February 19, 2012
Length: 22:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joe Ellerman

looks a lot smoother here than it did from my view point.


Jackson Frisbie- Heat Race Win- ACR -Atchison KS

Published: November 24, 2013
Length: 41:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JFR Racing

Jackson's First Heat Race Win.


Uncle Eric racing part 2

Published: June 17, 2012
Length: 28:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Amber Larabee

4 cylider racing at Atchison county raceway.


ice fishing for largemouth bass

Published: January 03, 2013
Length: 37:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: karston fry

taken in Atchison Kansas with a contour roam.


Feed Seniors this Christmas Eve 2014

Published: November 20, 2014
Length: 03:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kfc Tacobell

We collect donations to provide with a Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve. We want to double our numbers for them this year. We care as a Team here at KFC / Taco Bell of Atchison, Kansas.


Shiloh Limited

Published: March 25, 2012
Length: 54:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brian Mills

Union Pacific's Shiloh Limited pulling out of Atchison, KS. Sorry about the wind noise. This was recorded with my Nikon P7100, and I don't have a wind screen for the built-in microphone.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Amelia Earhart

Amelia Mary Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and author. Earhart was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She received the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross for this record. She set many other records, wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences and was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots.

Located at 39.5376, -95.1452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1897 births, 1937 deaths, American people of German descent, American aviators, Article Feedback 5 Additional Articles, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1937, Aviators from Kansas, Aviators killed in aviation accidents or incidents, Aviation pioneers, Female aviators, Harmon Trophy winners, Missing aviators, Missing people, Otis family, People declared dead in absentia, People from Atchison, Kansas, People from Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, Purdue University faculty, Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States), Writers from Kansas, Motorsports Hall of Fame of America inductees

Atchison, Kansas

Atchison is a city situated along the Missouri River in the eastern part of Atchison County, located in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 11,021. It is the county seat and most populous city of Atchison County. The city is named in honor of David Rice Atchison, United States senator from Missouri, and was the original eastern terminus of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad.

Located at 39.5625, -95.1283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Atchison County, Kansas, Cities in Kansas, County seats in Kansas, Micropolitan areas of Kansas, Kansas populated places on the Missouri River

Benedictine College

Benedictine College is a co-educational university in Atchison, Kansas, United States, founded in 1971 by the merger of St. Benedict's College for men and Mount St. Scholastica College for women. It is a Roman Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, and residential college located on bluffs overlooking the Missouri River, northwest of Kansas City, Missouri. Benedictine is one of a number of U.S. Benedictine colleges, and is sponsored by St. Benedict's Abbey and Mount St. Scholastica Monastery.

Located at 39.5739, -95.1146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Maur Hill – Mount Academy

Maur Hill Mount Academy is a coed Catholic, boarding high school in Atchison, Kansas. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The school was formed in 2003 with the merger of Maur Hill Prep School, an all-boys school, and Mount St. Scholastica Academy, an all-girls school, belonging to the Delaware Valley League. It is sponsored by St. Benedict's Abbey (monastery) and Mount St. Scholastica (convent) in Atchison, KS and is a Benedictine school.

Located at 39.5457, -95.1269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Benedictine secondary schools, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Kansas, Catholic boarding schools, Educational institutions established in 2003, Schools in Atchison County, Kansas

Atchison County Historical Museum

Atchison County Historical Museum is a museum dedicated to preserving the history of Atchison, Kansas. Both town and museum are named after United States Senator and legendary "President for a day" David Rice Atchison.

Located at 39.56, -95.1267 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums established in 1967, Museums in Atchison County, Kansas, Biographical museums in Kansas, History museums in Kansas

Amelia Earhart Bridge

The Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge is a truss bridge over the Missouri River on U.S. Route 59 between Atchison, Kansas and Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1937–1938 by the Works Progress Administration. It was designed by Sverdrup & Parcel. The bridge was originally named the Mo-Kan Free Bridge because it did not charge a toll (the adjacent railroad bridge served as a crossing for rail traffic as well as cars and pedestrians prior to the construction of the free bridge).

Located at 39.5597, -95.1129 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges completed in 1939, Buildings and structures in Atchison County, Kansas, Buildings and structures in Buchanan County, Missouri, Bridges over the Missouri River, U.S. Route 59, Works Progress Administration in Missouri, Works Progress Administration in Kansas, Road bridges in Missouri, Road bridges in Kansas, Bridges on the U.S. Highway System

Atchison Middle School

Atchison Middle School is located in extreme northeastern Kansas in Atchison. The building itself is only blocks from the Missouri River and has recently been completely renovated. During the renovation, great efforts were taken to keep the history of the building alive. If you take a tour, you will see that the historical detail remains intact. Atchison Middle School has been awarded a Certificate of Merit as part of the 5th Annual Challenge Awards.

Located at 39.565, -95.1197 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public middle schools in Kansas, Schools in Atchison County, Kansas

Atchison Storage Facility

The Atchison Storage Facility, commonly known as the "Atchison Caves" lies 50 to 150 feet (to m) below the park under the limestone bluffs that line the Missouri River Valley. The bunker complex has served the United States for more than 60 years as a secure storage facility from World War II to the present day.

Located at 39.5433, -95.1175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Atchison County, Kansas, Military facilities in Kansas, United States Army facilities

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
أتشيسون, Atçison, اچسن، کانزاس, Ачисон, ایچیسن، کنساس, 艾奇逊