Westmoreland, Kansas

Westmoreland has a rich history. Virtually the entire townsite of Westmoreland and much of the immediate surrounding area was part of the Scott Springs campsite on the Oregon - California Trail. This famous site was used for almost 30 years between the 1840's and 1870's by hundreds of thousands of emigrants. These emigrants were bound for Salt Lake, the California Gold Fields or the Willamette Valley in Oregon Territory.

Today, Westmoreland contains a number of historic buildings. The Pottawatomie County Courthouse, built of native limestone in the 19th century, is in the center of town. A historical museum complex is maintained by the Rock Creek Valley Historical Society, and it includes actual historic log and stone buildings, replicated buildings and a rich collection of artifacts and documents commemorating the Oregon-California Trail and early settlement of the Westmoreland area.

Today, the town has a total population of 631. The community hosts major celebrations at 4th of July and Christmas, which are open to the public.