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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...

City Accepting Housing Rehabilitation Applications

The City of McPherson is currently accepting applications for a housing rehabilitation project designed to benefit low- to moderate-income families. The project utilizes a $300,000 federal grant designated for specific home improvements. Read on...
City Holds Public Meeting

The City of McPherson will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 28, 6:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room at the City Offices, 400 E. Kansas. Read on...
Intersection Closes for Sidewalk Project

The south leg of the Avenue A and Centennial Drive intersection will close on Tuesday, May 29, to allow for sidewalk construction. Read on...

06/20/2018 - Disc Golf Camp

For students entering 1st-8th Grade. $30 for USD 418 resident. $35 for non-USD 418 resident. Register online at www.mcphersonrecationcommission.org...
06/19/2018 - Music in McPherson

Kyle Hopkins, associate professor of music at McPherson College, and Jennie Hall, head of adult services at the Library, will discuss McPherson's rich musical tradition starting with early city...
06/19/2018 - Disc Golf Camp

For students entering 1st-8th Grade. $30 for USD 418 resident. $35 for non-USD 418 resident. Register online at www.mcphersonrecationcommission.org...
06/18/2018 - Disc Golf Camp

For students entering 1st-8th Grade. $30 for USD 418 resident. $35 for non-USD 418 resident. Register online at www.mcphersonrecationcommission.org...

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.