It was established in the fall of 1923 as Parsons Junior College, and was initially financed and operated as a part of the public school system of Parsons as a two-year extension program of the Senior High School.

Until 1935, the college was operated as a two-year unit, and was a jumping off point for students desiring to continue their education at a four-year university.

[4] Like most rural towns that contain a community college or university, Parsons Junior College served as one of the main focal points of the community as it provided a two-year Associates program for higher education through 1935.

Labette Community College renovated a 14,000 square foot, ten acre, space on the corner of highways 400 and 69, near Pittsburg to better serve the students of southeast Kansas.

Seven classrooms, a student commons area with computers, and office space for faculty.