Located in the northeast corner of Kansas, Edgerton is an idyllic community with a rich and colorful past. The historic Oregon and Sante Fe Trails parted just a few miles east of town. Incorporated in 1883, Edgerton was named for the chief railroad engineer who helped lay down the railroad tracks that passed by the future town site.
The Santa Fe Railroad breathed life into an area that was originally bounty lands for soldiers who fought in the Indian Wars and the War of 1812. Edgerton’s birth was the death knell for the nearby towns of Lanesfield and McCamish. These towns were not on the rail line and their settlers, and many of their buildings, moved to the more prosperous Edgerton. The stone schoolhouse at Lanesfield has been preserved as part of a historic site.
Today, the residents of Edgerton enjoy a small-town, rural setting in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Located in the southwest corner of Johnson County, Edgerton is accessible from Highway 56 to the north and I-35 two miles to the south. Here you can find charming older neighborhoods as well as some of the newest housing in the county.
For recreation, residents can take advantage of the local lake and parks, or travel into neighboring Gardner for a game of golf. The Kansas City Chiefs football, Royals baseball, and Wizards soccer are all well worth the drive to K.C. While there, arts patrons can attend the symphony, opera and a variety of cultural events. Shoppers will enjoy the prestigious Country Club Plaza and several other shopping centers in the region, including Crown Center, Oak Park Mall, and the Great Mall of the Great Plains in Olathe.
Firmly anchored with rich historical roots, the "S.W. Corner Stone" of bustling Johnson County retains its small, hometown character. Come experience Edgerton and share in our rich past and future growth.