Thomas County, Administrative county in northwestern Kansas, United States
Thomas County encompasses 1,075 square miles of land with Colby serving as its county seat and largest municipal center.
The county was established in 1885 and received its name from General George Thomas, who served during the American Civil War.
The thirteen townships within Thomas County bear the names of soldiers who lost their lives at the Battle of Chickamauga.
Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 24, U.S. Highway 83, and Kansas Highway 25 provide transportation networks throughout the county territory.
The county maintained its status as a dry territory, prohibiting alcohol sales until Kansas modified its constitution in 1986.
Location: Kansas
Inception: October 8, 1885
Capital city: Colby
Website: http://ThomasCountyKS.com
Shares border with: Rawlins County, Decatur County, Sheridan County, Gove County, Logan County, Sherman County
Website: http://ThomasCountyKS.com
GPS coordinates: 39.35000,-101.05000
Latest update: April 14, 2025 19:52
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