Pomona
KansasIt isn’t by coincidence that Pomona, Kansas is named after the Italian goddess of fruit. Founder J.H. Whetstone happened upon this treasure-trove in 1869. Not only was Whetstone’s interest in settling the area, he was even more interested in what the land had to offer. Whetstone created the Pomona Fruit Company and planted 400 acres of apple trees and over 30,000 fruit trees.The history of Pomona doesn’t stop there. The historic house built in 1913 by the sons of John Palmer Usher, a member of President Lincoln’s cabinet, is located on the Judd Ranch. The contrasting beauty of rolling prairie with low hills and bountiful streams draw people to this part of Kansas. Situated just 10 miles west of Ottawa and close to Lawrence and Kansas City, Pomona continues to blossom. Near the Marias des Cygnes wildlife area, Pomona has some of the most valued acreage in the state of Kansas. Families can enjoy the Pomona State Park’s Kids Fishing Derby and its annual Easter Egg Hunt activities. The Kansas Outlaws Car and Bike Show brings car enthusiasts from all over the country to Pomona. The fruits of Whetstone’s labors are still seen today in the friendly faces of residents, in the entrepreneurial spirit of local businesses, and in the commitment to life in rural Kansas. Plant your roots and prosper in Pomona, Kansas.
- Around 1865-1866 Judge John Palmer Usher, a member of President Lincoln’s cabinet,
- settled in Lawrence & later bought land at Pomona. Usher made trips to Pomona on
- horseback to oversee his land.
- Rev. L. Newcomb built the first house in 1868.
- J.H. Whetstone founded Pomona in 1869.
- First building – general store, drug store, & post office by Rev. L. Rickseeker in 1869.
- Rickseeker was the first postmaster.
- Whetstone started Pomona Fruit Company in 1898 & was referred to as the Apple King of
- the county. He planted more than 30,000 fruit trees.
- The first newspaper – Pomona Entreprise started on June 5, 1884.
Famous or Noteworthy People
Frank Ames, State Senator
Founded: 1869
Population: 832
County: Franklin
Zip Code: 66076
Elevation: 961 ft
Average Temperature:
Summer: 90°
Fall: 56°
Winter: 48°
Spring: 68°
Average Annual Rainfall: 39.34″
Days of Sunshine: A lot!
Location: On K-68 Hwy and Colorado Road. Ottawa is the closest city at 10 miles away.
Churches
North Baptist Church, The Lighthouse
135 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
Pomona Assembly of God
403 Monroe
Pomona, KS 66076
785-566-3517
Parks
Pomona City Park
200 West Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
785-566-3522
Cemetery
Woodlawn Cemetery
551 K-68 Hwy
Pomona, KS 66076
785.566-3522
Call City Hall for more information.
Clubs & Organizations
Free Mason’s McKinley Lodge
125 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
785-566-3482
Farmer’s Market
For more information call David Barton, 785-893-4403
Recreation
Flint Hills Nature Trail (Part of the Kanza Rail-Trail)
A mile south on Colorado Rd.
Activities
Summer Reading Program: 785-566-3300
Pomona Community Library
Videos
Check out the Pathways video!
Questions?
Contact City Hall
City Council Members
Richard Adler
Timi Howard
Community Services
Ambulance: 911
Pomona Northwest Fire District
130 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
Fire Chief: Stan Lantis
City Office
219 Jefferson
PO Box 67
Pomona, KS 66076
785-566-3522
Email
Pomona Community Center
219 Jefferson
Pomona, KS 66076
785-566-3522
Emergency: 911
Northwest Fire District: 911
130 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
Pomona Community Library
115 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
785-566-3300
Police Department: 911
Pomona Post Office
230 Madison
Pomona, KS 66076
785-566-3632
Community Resources
Previous City Council Minutes
January 2017
February 2017
March 2017
April 2017
May 2017
June 2017
June Special Meeting 2017
July 2017
July Special Meeting 2017
August 2017
August Budget Public Hearing 2017
August Special Meeting 2017
September 2017
September 19 Special Meeting
September 26 Special Meeting
October 2017
November 2017
November Special Meeting 2017
December 2017
January 2016
January Special Meeting Agenda 2016
February 2016
February Special Meeting 2016
March 2016
April 2016
April Special Meeting 2016
May 2016
May Special Meeting 2016
June 2016
July 2016
August 2016
August Special Meeting 2016
September 2016
October 2016
November 2016
December 2016
December Special Meeting 2016
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