Osborne County, County in central Kansas, United States.
This county spans 894 square miles of rolling prairies intersected by the south fork of the Solomon River in north-central Kansas.
Established on February 26, 1867, Osborne County was named after Civil War Captain Vincent Osborne, who never visited the territory bearing his name.
The Kansas Storytelling Festival in Downs and multiple community celebrations throughout the year maintain connections between residents across the county.
The administrative office operates from Monday through Friday, with specific hours from 8:30 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
George Wolberd filed the first homestead claim on January 14, 1870, in the northeast corner of what would become Osborne County.
Location: Kansas
Inception: February 26, 1867
Capital city: Osborne
Shares border with: Smith County, Russell County, Jewell County, Mitchell County, Lincoln County, Ellis County, Rooks County
Website: http://OsborneCounty.org
GPS coordinates: 39.53250,-98.66500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:38
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