Oskaloosa blends small-town ease with quick connections to regional hubs, set at the heart of jefferson county and anchored by the stately Jefferson County Courthouse. With US-59 and K-92 nearby, residents enjoy an easy commute to the college-town energy of lawrence and the state capital amenities of topeka, while coming home to quiet streets, wide porches, and community events that everyone actually knows about.
Outdoor time is a local staple. Just minutes away, Perry State Park and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Perry Lake deliver year-round boating, fishing, camping, and miles of trails, with scenic shoreline drives through perry. History fans gravitate to the Jefferson County Historical Society’s Old Jefferson Town, a walkable museum campus where restored buildings and exhibits tell the county’s pioneer story.
Families appreciate that classrooms, athletics, and arts are all close to home within Oskaloosa USD 341. For higher education, world-class options sit right down the road at the University of Kansas in Lawrence and Washburn University in Topeka—great for dual-credit opportunities, continuing education, and weekend games.
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