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Hutchinson, Kansas

Located in Reno County, Kansas, Hutchinson was established in 1871. Strataca salt mine museum. Cosmosphere Smithsonian affiliate.
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Founded 1871 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Reno County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hutchinson, Kansas

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1871Founded: Hutchinson was founded during the mining era in Reno County.
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1872Incorporated: Hutchinson was officially incorporated as a city.
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1888Salt: Massive deposits.
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2010Modern Era: Hutchinson continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1871 Culture
Founded
1872 Government
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1888 Industry
Salt
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Salt City.
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Strataca salt mine museum.
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Cosmosphere Smithsonian affiliate.
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Hutchinson is located in Reno County, Kansas.
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Hutchinson was founded in 1871.

Famous People from Hutchinson, Kansas

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Richard Thorpe
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Feb 24, 1896 · Died May 1, 1991 (age 95)
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Jack Ragland
Basketball Player · Born Oct 9, 1913 · Died Jun 14, 1996 (age 82)
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Racquel Darrian
Actor, Pornographic Actor · Born Jul 21, 1968 · Age 57
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Dallas Bixler
Artistic Gymnast · Born Feb 17, 1910 · Died Aug 13, 1990 (age 80)
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Kevin Yoder
Lawyer, Politician · Born Jan 8, 1976 · Age 50
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