Chanute is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. Founded on January 1, 1873, it was named after railroad engineer and aviation pioneer Octave Chanute. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 8,722. Chanute is home of Neosho County Community College.
Aerial view of Chanute (2013)
Aerial view of Chanute High School
Steam locomotive in Santa Fe Park
Lake in Santa Fe Park
Neosho County is a county located in Southeast Kansas. Its county seat is Erie. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 15,904. The county was named for the Neosho River, which passes through the county.
James and Ella Truitt House in Chanute (2017)