Girard, Kansas
Girard is a city of 2,777 people in Crawford County, Kansas, founded in 1868.
Why visit Girard
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Crawford County Courthouse and Girard Public Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Girard
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Girard
Girard is a city in and the county seat of Crawford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,496.
From the Wikipedia article Girard, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Crawford County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Girard, Kansas, United States
Girard Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Carnegie library in Girard, Kansas
Julius A. Wayland House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
House in Girard, Kansas
State Bank of Girard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Girard, Kansas, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship5
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Church in Girard, Kansas
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in Kansas, United States of America
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.4 mi
106 North Western Avenue, Girard
History
Girard was founded in the spring of 1868, in opposition to Crawfordsville, and named after the town of Girard, Pennsylvania, the former home of trustee Charles Strong. It was based around the surveyed line of the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad, in an attempt to gain an advantage over its rival.
The first post office in Girard was established in September 1868.
The first celebration in Girard was held on July 4, 1868, marking Sunday school and Independence Day. Under a law passed in March 1871, Girard became a city of the third class. In early April, the first city officers were elected. The last meeting of the trustees was held April 5, and the first meeting of the new Council was held on April 7.
From the History section of Girard, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Girard
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 22°F | 1.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 1.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 47°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 26°F | 2.3 in | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Girard (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Crawford County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-28: Tornadoes And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-06-16: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Atkinson Municipal Airport (PTS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Frontenac 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Pittsburg 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Fort Scott 23 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Columbus 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Galena 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Webb City 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- Baxter Springs 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- Joplin 35 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
- Chanute 36 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Carthage 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- State Bank Of Girard NRHP 09000349 Crawford County, KS, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Girard, KS public library funded by Andrew Carnegie., Kaethesson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crawford County Courthouse, Kansas 9-2-2012, Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint John's Epicopsal Church NRHP 09000226 Crawford County, KS, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church NRHP 09000496 Crawford County, KS, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- S-W Supply Company NRHP 09000348 Crawford County, KS, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leonard House NRHP 100000505 Crawford County, KS, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Besse Hotel, Tomcomjr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wayland House NRHP 76000819 Crawford County, KS, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wayland House2 NRHP 76000819 Crawford County, KS, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
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