1857Culture
Henry Coppock arrived in Johnson County in 1857, before heading farther west to work in freighting and farming.
1858Culture
In 1858, Thomas Porter bought 160 acres of farmland in what is now Prairie Village; he raised all his children on that farmland and was involved in agricultural development and ...
1865History
He came back in the mid-1860s and bought land in 1865.
1882Education
The original Prairie School was built in 1882, and a new building was constructed in 1912.
1912Education
The east entrance of the 1912 building still stands at the remodeled school.
1941Government
Prairie Village was platted in 1941 and was named after Prairie School, which was established almost a century before.
1949History
In 1949, Prairie Village was named the best planned community in America by the National Association of Home Builders.
1951Government
It incorporated in 1951.
1990Disaster
This landmark was a community treasure until 1990 when it was struck by a bolt of lightning during a storm.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,072 people, 9,833 households, and 6,165 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 21,447 people, 9,771 households, and 5,816 families living in the city.
2016History
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $88,196 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,978) and the median family income wa...
2020History
== Geography ==
=== Climate ===
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
The 2020 United States census counted 22,957 people, 9,910 households, and 6,108 families in Prairie...
2022History
== Gallery ==
== References ==
== Further reading ==
== External links ==
City of Prairie Village
Prairie Village - Directory of Public Officials
Prairie Village city map...