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Pratt County, Kansas
Pratt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and largest city is Pratt. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 9,157. The county was named for Caleb Pratt, a U.S. soldier who died in the Battle of Wilson's Creek during the Civil War and who had previously been involved in Bleeding Kansas. The county consists overwhelmingly of prairie and contains few watercourses; the most important of these is the Ninnescah River. Farming continues to be important to the county, which is among the state’s leading winter wheat producers. History Pratt County was established in 1867. The county's first attempt at organization, termed the "fraudulent organization," occurred in 1873. A group from Hutchinson traveled through various counties, organizing them as they went. However, since there were no genuine settlers in Pratt County at the time, this organization required the submission of false statements to the governor. This fraudulent a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
County (United States)
In the United States, a county or county equivalent is an Administrative division, administrative subdivision of a U.S. state, state or territories of the United States, territory, typically with defined geographic Border, boundaries and some level of governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 48 states, while Louisiana and Alaska have functionally equivalent subdivisions called List of parishes in Louisiana, parishes and List of boroughs and census areas in Alaska, boroughs, respectively. Counties and other local governments in the United States, local governments exist as a matter of U.S. state law, so the specific governmental powers of counties may vary widely between the states, with many providing some level of services to civil townships, Local government in the United States, municipalities, and Unincorporated area#United States, unincorporated areas. Certain municipalities are List of U.S. municipalities in multiple counties, in multiple counties. Some municip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galva, Kansas
Galva is a city in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 834. History Early history For millennia, the Great Plains of North America were inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th to 18th centuries, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, by the Treaty of Fontainebleau. 19th century In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre. From the 1820s to 1870s, the Santa Fe Trail passed through, what is now McPherson County. In 1855, Charles O. Fuller established a ranch adjacent to the Running Turkey Creek Crossing about two miles south and one mile east of Galva. Fuller's Ranch provided accommodations for travel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberal, Kansas
Liberal is a city in and the county seat of Seward County, Kansas, United States. As of 2024, the population of the city was 18,743. It is located in southwestern Kansas, along U.S. Route 54 highway, near the Kansas-Oklahoma state line. Liberal is the home of Seward County Community College. History Early settler Seymour S. Rogers built the first house in what would become Liberal in 1872. Rogers became famous in the region for giving free water to thirsty travelers. Reportedly, Liberal gained its name from the common response to his acts of kindness, "That's very liberal of you."''History: Over One Hundred Years of Being "Liberal"'' - at City of Liberal.com In 1885 Rogers built a general store< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natrona, Kansas
Natrona is an unincorporated community in Pratt County, Kansas, United States. It is located six miles northeast of Pratt along NE 40th Ave on the north side of Highway 61. History German-speaking Lutheran settlers hailing from Saxony began settling in northeastern Pratt County in the 1870s, moving south from around Ellsworth after their crops were eaten by birds. The town of Natrona was platted in 1887, and the life of the local German-speaking community centered around St. Paul's Lutheran Church located in the town after its construction in 1901. The original one-room church was moved and a new brick church, which continues to operate in the 21st century, built on its former site. The town had a population of 25 in 1910 and is located along the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad The original Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (CRI&P RW, sometimes called ''Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway'') was an American Class I railroad. It was also known as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preston, Kansas
Preston is a city in Pratt County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 115. History 19th century In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Preston to Pratt. In 1888, this line was extended to Liberal. Later, it was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. It foreclosed in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island". Preston was founded in 1887. Preston had a post office from 1887 until 1990. Redevelopment Although the city had been considered to be dying, it is being revitalized. An Arizona undertaker has announced to build a crematorium in the city, helping to revive business there. A mortuary is currently open; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turon, Kansas
Turon is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 309. History Turon was founded in 1886. It was incorporated as a city in 1905. In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Turon to Pratt. In 1888, this line was extended to Liberal. Later, it was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. It foreclosed in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island". Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langdon, Kansas
Langdon is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 39. History The first post office in Langdon was established in 1873. Langdon was named for a local businessman. In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Langdon to Pratt. In 1888, this line was extended to Liberal. Later, it was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. It foreclosed in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island". Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census The 2020 United States census counted 39 people, 6 households, and 5 families in Langdon. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arlington, Kansas
Arlington is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 435. History Arlington was founded in 1877. It was named after Arlington, Massachusetts. The first post office in Arlington was established in February 1878. In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Arlington to Pratt. In 1888, this line was extended to Liberal. Later, it was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. It foreclosed in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980, reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, and merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island". In 1980, Arlington (with 503 residents at the time) was profiled by the Associated Press as a town that "has not had a murder in its entire history". The police chief at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Partridge, Kansas
Partridge is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 209. History Partridge was laid out in 1886. It was incorporated as a city in 1906. Its name commemorates the partridge. In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Partridge to Pratt. In 1888, this line was extended to Liberal. Later, it was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. It was foreclosed on in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980; it was reorganized as Saint Louis southwestern railroad " the Cotton Belt", and merged again in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island." Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. Accord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hutchinson, Kansas
Hutchinson is the largest city in and the county seat of Reno County, Kansas, Reno County, Kansas, United States. The city is located on the Arkansas River. It has been home to salt mines since 1887 (thus its nickname of "Salt City") but locals call it "Hutch". As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population of the city was 40,006. Each year, Hutchinson hosts the Kansas State Fair, and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Men's Basketball Tournament. It is the home of the Hutchinson Community College, the Cosmosphere aerospace museum, and Strataca underground salt museum. History The city of Hutchinson was founded in 1871 when frontiersman Clinton "C.C." Hutchinson contracted with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, Santa Fe Railway to make a town at the railroad's crossing over the Arkansas River. The town actually sprang up about one-half mile north, on the banks of Cow Creek (Kansas), Cow Creek, where a few houses already existe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medora, Kansas
Medora is an unincorporated community in Reno County, Kansas Reno County is a County (United States), county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and largest city is Hutchinson, Kansas, Hutchinson. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 61,898. The county ..., United States. It is located northeast of Hutchinson next to K-61 highway. History Medora had a post office from 1878 until 1988, but the post office was called Leslie until 1887. Education The community is served by Buhler USD 313 public school district. References Further reading External links * Reno County mapsCurrent KDOT Unincorporated communities in Reno County, Kansas [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
