Montgomery County, county in Kansas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 31,502 inhabitants. The county was created 157 years ago in 1867. Its county seat is Independence.
There are 1 city/town in Montgomery County, KS. The largest city of Montgomery County is Liberty with a population of 110.
Liberty, City in Kansas, United States
Montgomery County is located in southeastern Kansas. The county seat and largest city is Independence. Some other notable cities in Montgomery County include:
Independence is the largest city in Montgomery County with a population of around 9,500 people. Independence is known for its beautiful parks, historic downtown area, and popular Labor Day picnic. Some key attractions in Independence include the Neewollah Festival, Ralph Mitchell Zoo, and Independence Historical Museum.
Coffeyville has a population of around 10,000 residents. It is located in the southeast corner of Montgomery County along the Oklahoma border. Coffeyville is known for being the site of the famous Dalton Gang shootout in 1892. Key attractions include the Brown Mansion, Dalton Defenders Museum, and the Coffeyville Public Library.
Caney is a small town of around 2,000 people located north of Coffeyville along the Oklahoma border. Caney claims to be the first town in Kansas to strike oil back in 1892. Some points of interest include the Caney Valley Historical Society Museum, Brick Capital Museum, and the old-fashioned downtown area.
Cherryvale is a small agricultural community with around 2,400 residents. It is located northwest of Independence. The town hosts an annual Cherry Blossom Festival in the spring. Other attractions include the Cherryvale Museum and the Cherryvale Public Library.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty | City in Kansas, United States | 110 |
