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Olathe, Kansas

Located in Johnson County, Kansas, Olathe was established in 1857. Olathe means 'beautiful' in Shawnee. Garmin ($30B+) is headquartered here.
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Founded 1857 | Population 152,772 | Peak 152,772 (2024) | County Johnson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Olathe, Kansas

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1857Founded on Santa Fe Trail: Name means 'beautiful' in Shawnee.
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1861Quantrill's Raid: Confederate guerrilla raids Olathe during Bleeding Kansas.
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1870Railroad Arrives: Rail connection accelerates growth.
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2000Garmin HQ Established: GPS company Garmin sets up global headquarters.
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2019Top City for Families: Consistently ranks among best for families nationally.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1857 Culture
Founded on Santa Fe Trail
1861 Disaster
Quantrill's Raid
1870 Transport
Railroad Arrives
2000 Business
Garmin HQ Established
2019 Culture
Top City for Families

Did You Know?

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Olathe means 'beautiful' in Shawnee.
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Garmin ($30B+) is headquartered here.
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Johnson County is one of the wealthiest counties in the U.S.
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Olathe was founded in 1857.
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Olathe has a population of approximately 152,772.

Famous People from Olathe, Kansas

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Larry Parks
Stage Actor, Film Actor · Born Dec 13, 1914 · Died Apr 13, 1975 (age 60)
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Charles Rogers
Actor, Military Personnel · Born Aug 13, 1904 · Died Apr 21, 1999 (age 94)
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Adam Jamal Craig
Actor, Television Actor · Born Sep 3, 1981 · Age 44
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John Anderson, Jr.
Lawyer, Politician · Born May 8, 1917 · Died Sep 15, 2014 (age 97)
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