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

Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Arkansas Police Department Slaps God We Trust Decals Vehicles
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 15, 2016) — In a move that stirred up debate across the state, the Arkansas State Police decided to affix…
Jan 1, 1970
Walmart Employee Turns Lost 350 he Found Parking Lot Pays Price
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — On a routine shift in May 2016, a Walmart employee made a choice that seemed straightforward at the time…
Jan 1, 1970
Huckabee Obama Lost Battle Against Radical Islam
Washington, D.C. – On April 12, 2016, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee didn’t mince words when he took aim at Pr…
Jan 1, 1970
Woman Left Stunned how Walmart Handled her Special Request Photo
Bentonville, Arkansas — Back in March 2016, a routine shopping trip turned into a viral tale of frustration for one customer who…

Complete Historical Timeline

1871 Culture
Founded
1872 Government
Incorporated
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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