At the Heart of America
Set in the southeastern region of Kansas, the city of Parsons is located in Labette County. Its unique position in the heart of America offers easy access to every region of our country and provides the opportunity for business to go global.
Local Access
Locally, Parsons is located at the junction of U.S. Route 59 and U.S. Route 400 and has two lake areas for recreation and tourism. Big Hill Lake is situated west of the city, while Lake Parsons is found northwest of the city.
Parsons is also in a quad-state region with border states – Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. This provides additional economic growth benefits and access to a larger labor pool.
Parsons' unique position in the heart of America offers easy access to every region of our country.
Our History
Historically, the location of Parsons on a flat ridge between the Labette Creek and Little Labette Creek was originally selected to benefit the railroad lines making their way westward. Parsons would go on to become a major railroad hub for the region, shaping its economy and development for decades to come.
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