After Kansas was admitted to the Union as a free state in 1861, the town became an easy target for Confederate guerilla commander William Quantrill and his raiders, who invaded and destroyed much of the settlement. Once the Civil War ended, however, Olathe began to rebuild. The rich farmland and a railroad brought new settlers to the area.
Visitor Centers
Olathe Area Chamber of Commerce 18001 W. 106th St. Suite 160 Olathe, KS 66061. Phone:(913)764-1050