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Atchison

American  
[ach-uh-suhn] / ˈætʃ ə sən /

noun

  1. a city in NE Kansas, on the Missouri River.


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Back in 1936, when the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway introduced Super Chief service between Los Angeles and Chicago, this was a roughly 40-hour journey.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Benedictine College is a Catholic college in Atchison, Kansas, that traces its roots to 1858.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

The three-time Super Bowl champion delivered the roughly 20-minute address Saturday at the Catholic private liberal arts school in Atchison, Kansas, which is located about 60 miles north of Kansas City.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

“We have one horse in the barn now,” Atchison says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

In September 1867, Stanton and Anthony traveled to Atchison, Kansas, to assist with the campaign.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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