The history of Wichita details the history of Wichita, Kansas from its initial settlement in the 1860s to the present day. The site at the confluence of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas Rivers has …

Jul 18, 2025 · Follow the legacy of Wichita through 155 years of local history, from trading posts and cowboys to innovation in flight.

Wichita was incorporated in 1870. Wichita became a destination for cattle drives from Texas, which explains its nickname, "Cowtown." The original stimulus to the City's economic …

Now recognized as one of the major mid-sized cities in the nation, Wichita has come a long way since its infant years as a trading post and cowtown.

It features books on pioneers and cowboys, Kansas trail and railroad development, aviation history, agricultural history, and other subjects that have shaped the Wichita and Kansas of …

Dec 1, 2025 · Wichita was founded in 1864 as a trading post on the site of a village of the Wichita Indians. It owed its early development to the Texas cattle trade along the Chisholm Trail and to …

See for yourself, the fascinating stories and colorful people that made Wichita come to life. Our memberships provide wonderful benefits and supports for preserving and promoting our local …

Wichita, seat of Sedgwick County, was named for the Wichita Indians who originally inhabited this area. 1864 J. R. Mead became the first white settler when he opened a trading post on the site …

The City of Wichita, Kansas (population 347,000) was incorporated in 1870 as a village and soon became the Sedgwick County seat. The community grew rapidly as the region’s principal …

It hosts several universities, large museums, theaters, parks, shopping centers, and entertainment venues, most notably Intrust Bank Arena and Century II. The city's Old Cowtown Museum …