Midwest

Baxter Springs

Cherokee County, KS

Population

3,901

Walk Score

66 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$750

Median home value

$86,100

Founded

1858

Baxter Springs is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States, and located along Spring River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 3,888.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Kansas Route 66 Historic District-North Baxter Springs · listed 2015
  • Kansas Route 66 Historic District-North Baxter Springs · listed 2017

Notable landmarks

  • Baxter Springs High School · listed 2014
  • Baxter Springs Independent Oil and Gas Service Station · listed 2003
  • Brush Creek Bridge · listed 1983
  • Johnston Library · listed 1976
  • Niles, Rial A., House · listed 2006

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