Founded in 1854, Osawatomie has a population of 4,645, (2000) and an elevation of 865 feet. Located in
Miami County, it is the second largest community in that county and is southeast of
Lawrence. Situated on the banks of the
Marais des Cygnes River and near Miami State Lake & Park. The town is southwest of
Paola. Osawatomie is part of the
Kansas City, Missouri-Kansas metro area.
