Location

On US HWY 59. 15 miles North of Parsons and 15 miles Southeast of Chanute

Incorporated: Dec 5, 1869

Population: 1,121

County: Neosho

Zip Code: 66733

Elevation: 896 ft

Average Temperature:
Summer: 77°
Fall: 61°
Winter: 43°
Spring: 54°

Average Annual Rainfall: 45″

Fun Facts

Beantown, USA Erie is host to the oldest consecutively running Old Soldiers and Sailors Reunion in America. Held annually during the third week of July since 1873, the reunion features a “Free Bean Feed.” The beans are prepared using a historic recipe, simmering all day in cast-iron kettles over wood fires like soldiers used in the Civil War. The beans may be an old tradition, but guest country and western musicians from Nashville add a touch of modern spice to the Friday night celebration.

Landmarks

Veterans’ Memorial Wall. Honors Americans who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Services.

Water Quality Reports

Annual Events

  • Bean Feed
  • Car Show
  • Christmas Parade
  • City-wide Garage Sales
  • Color Run
  • Demo Derby
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • Neosho County Fair
  • Old Soldiers & Sailors Reunion Week
  • River Run
  • Rodeo