Welcome to our City! Argonia, Kansas is located near the scenic banks of the Chikaskia River along the BNSF railroad in western Sumner County. Argonia features both historic sites and modern facilities. US HWY 160 runs along the north side of the city and is connected to downtown by K-210, one of the shortest state highways in Kansas. Argonia Trivia: - Home of America's first woman mayor,Susanna Madora Salter. Argonia is the only town with this name in the world.
- The first child born in the town was Francis Argonia Salter; date of birth was February 13, 1883.
- The airplane, Argonia, flew into Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. It was a C-47, piloted by Argonian Charles Young.
- The first group of Flying Farmers was organized here.
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