Kingman County, Administrative county in southern Kansas, United States.
Kingman County is an administrative county in south-central Kansas covering about 867 square miles, where farming shapes the landscape. Kingman serves as the county seat, with several small towns scattered across the region.
The county was established in 1872 and named after Samuel A. Kingman, a justice of the Kansas Supreme Court. This creation marked part of the state's administrative expansion during that era.
The area brings together residents through school events and community gatherings that shape daily life here. These occasions reflect how people maintain connections and pass down local traditions.
The area is easily accessible by car, with infrastructure typical of a rural county offering basic services. Visitors should note that dining and shopping options in smaller towns are limited, and travel times between locations can be considerable.
The county maintained prohibition on alcohol sales from its formation until 2004, making it one of the state's longest dry regions. This strict rule shaped local life for more than a century before voters approved change.
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