William B. Strang Jr. (1857–1921) was an American railroad magnate who platted Overland Park, Kansas and is considered the founder of the community. In 1905, Strang purchased 600 acres south of Kansas City, Missouri and adjacent to present day Metcalf Avenue and 80th Street.
William B. Strang Jr., a railroad magnate, is recognized as the founder of Overland Park, Kansas. He acquired land in 1905 for the community's development, situated south of Kansas City, Missouri, near present-day Metcalf Avenue and 80th Street.