Wallace County, Administrative county in Kansas, United States.
Wallace County spans 914 square miles of land in western Kansas, featuring agricultural landscapes and open prairies at an elevation of 4,039 feet.
The county was established in 1888 and named after Brigadier General W.H.L. Wallace, who died during the Battle of Shiloh in 1862.
The population of Wallace County maintains strong agricultural traditions, with local events centered around farming activities and community gatherings.
Sharon Springs functions as the county seat, housing governmental offices and serving as the primary location for administrative services in Wallace County.
Mount Sunflower, located near the Colorado border within Wallace County, marks the highest elevation point in Kansas at 4,039 feet.
Location: Kansas
Inception: 1888
Capital city: Sharon Springs
Website: http://WallaceCounty.net
Shares border with: Sherman County, Greeley County, Logan County, Wichita County, Kit Carson County, Cheyenne County
Website: http://WallaceCounty.net
GPS coordinates: 38.76444,-101.57583
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:48
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