Westmoreland (Pottawatomie County, KS)

Welcome to Westmoreland ...

The city of Westmoreland is located in Pottawatomie County<1> and is the County Seat for Pottawatomie County.

From the Census Estimates for 2019, Westmoreland has a population of 745 people<2> (see below for details).

Westmoreland is 1,200 feet [366 m] above sea level.<3>.

Time Zone: Westmoreland lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

Westmoreland lies within the (785) area code.

The ZIP code for Westmoreland: 66549<4>

We don't have a date for the establishment of Westmoreland.

The origin (or the toponymy) of Westmoreland: Named after Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (PA).

Population Details ...

Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Westmoreland had an population of 745 people. This is a decrease of 4.24% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 18.07% since the 2000 Census).

At the time of the 2010 Census, Westmoreland had a population of 778 people. This makes Westmoreland the county's 3rd most populous community.

The population of Westmoreland represents 0.03% of the total population of Kansas (which has 2,853,118 people), making it the state's 230th most populous community.

With a 2010 count of 778 people, the population of Westmoreland increased 23.3% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 631 people).

More information can be found on the Census Page for Westmoreland.

Communities Also Named Westmoreland ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 18 communities that are also named Westmoreland - they are located in Alabama (2), Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New York (2), North Carolina (2), Oregon, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward Island, Tennessee, Virginia (2), West Virginia and Wisconsin.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Westmoreland.

Communities near Westmoreland ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Westmoreland.

Manhattan
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- Manhattan lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<5> to the southwest of Westmoreland.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 54,944 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manhattan<6>
Wamego
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- Wamego lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<5> to the southeast of Westmoreland.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,718 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wamego have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wamego<6>
Saint George
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- Saint George lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<5> to the south of Westmoreland.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,017 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint George have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint George<6>
Onaga
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- Onaga lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<5> to the northeast of Westmoreland.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 679 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Onaga<6>
Louisville
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- Louisville lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<5> to the southeast of Westmoreland.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Louisville have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Former name for Louisville:
- Rock Creek
- Louisville has also been known as:
- Louisville Springs
- Rock City
- Rock Creek Falls
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Louisville<6>
Olsburg
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- Olsburg lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<5> to the west of Westmoreland.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 223 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Former name for Olsburg:
- Olesburgh
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Olsburg<6>
Belvue
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- Belvue lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<5> to the southeast of Westmoreland.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 204 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belvue have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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Emmett
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- Emmett lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<5> to the east of Westmoreland.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 187 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emmett have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Emmett<6>
Havensville
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- Havensville lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<5> to the northeast of Westmoreland.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 157 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Havensville<6>
Randolph
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- Randolph lies 18 miles [29 km]<5> to the west of Westmoreland.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 156 people
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To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Westmoreland. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Westmoreland.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Westmoreland. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Westmoreland.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Westmoreland. Our list includes 10 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Westmoreland.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Westmoreland ...

Looking for more information about Westmoreland? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Westmoreland, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Westmoreland.

Adding Westmoreland to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Westmoreland in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.

From our notes, the earliest published mention that we've found for Westmoreland was the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).

We also found Westmoreland on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Kansas (1911).

For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Westmoreland.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Westmoreland. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Pottawatomie County: www.pottcounty.org/

The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Pottawatomie, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Westmoreland.
<3>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around Westmoreland - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<4>	ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Westmoreland). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Westmoreland or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<5>	Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Westmoreland) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Westmoreland. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from WestmorelandOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Westmoreland. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3941, Longitude: -96.4135
<6>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.