Jefferson County, County in Kansas, United States.
Description
Jefferson County is a rural county in Kansas with its administrative center in Oskaloosa, covering approximately 1,400 square kilometers. The region contains farmland, small towns, and scattered rural communities spread across the landscape.
History
The county was established in 1855 during a period of western expansion and settlement in Kansas. Its founding came during a time of rapid territorial changes throughout the region.
Culture
Agriculture shapes daily life here, where residents gather at local events and seasonal celebrations tied to farming. The small-town character and family-run farms define the community's identity.
Practical
The administrative center in Oskaloosa is easy to reach for official matters and services. A car is essential for getting around, as public transportation is limited and communities are spread far apart.
Did you know?
The county is completely surrounded by five neighboring counties: Jackson, Atchison, Leavenworth, Shawnee, and Douglas form its entire border. This arrangement places it at a central point on the region's map.
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David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
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Plymouth Congregational Church
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Great Overland Station
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Lawrence Public Library
30.8 km
Constitution Hall
29.7 km
Truckhenge
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U.S. 40 and 59 Bridges
30.3 km
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
29.6 km
Constitution Hall
19.1 kmMount Oread Civil War posts
30.8 km
Ward-Meade House
29.7 km
Church of the Assumption and Rectory
30.1 km
Hopkins House
23.5 km
George and Annie Bell House
31.2 km
S.T. Zimmerman House
30.2 km
St. John's Lutheran School
29.8 km
Lawrence's Downtown Historic District
31.3 km
St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church
30.3 km
Hughes Conoco Service Station
30.1 km
Newell–Johnson–Searle House
7.7 km
Union Block
7.5 km
Jefferson County Courthouse
7.5 km
Lane University
19.1 km
North Topeka Baptist Church
28.3 km
South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District
30.2 km
Crawford Building
29.8 km
Church of the Assumption Historic District
30.2 km
Meriden Rock Creek Bridge
12.9 km
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