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Atchison County is the northwesternmost county in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 5,305. [1] . Its county seat is Rock Port. [2] . It was originally known as Allen County when it was detached from Holt County in 1843. [3] .

Atchison County Courthouse. 400 S. Washington St., PO Box 280, Rock Port, MO 64482 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 (closed Noon-1) Main Line: 660-744-6214 or 660-744-2700. http://www.acmoelections.org

Atchison County, during the 1800's, was in the middle of a great period of expansion of the west. The Missouri River, known as the "Big Muddy", provided access and transportation across the Great Plains. It was used by the Indians and trappers and …

Atchison County is the northwesternmost county in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 5,305. Its county seat is Rock Port. It was originally known as Allen County when it was detached from Holt County in 1843.

Atchison County, Missouri has 547.3 square miles of land area and is the 67th largest county in Missouri by total area. Benton township, Atchison County, Missouri is a city, town, place equivalent, and township located in Atchison County, Missouri. Benton township, Atchison County, Missouri has a land area of 19.3 square miles.

Atchison County.—A county in the northwestern part of the State, being one of the six counties carved out of the Platte Purchase, and named after David R. Atchison, a United States Senator from Missouri.

Dec 12, 2024 · Atchison County, Missouri, located in the northwest corner of the state, has a storied history that dates back to its establishment in 1845. Named after U.S. Congressman David R. Atchison, the county has been shaped by its geographic location near the Missouri River, its role in westward expansion, and its agricultural development.

Dec 23, 2024 · Guide to Atchison County, Missouri ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

Jan 18, 2025 · From our beautifully restored Santa Fe Freight Depot Museum to our local landmarks, Atchison County offers a number of sites to visit and explore. Click on the short video at the left for a quick view of our museum. Review the list …