Graham County

Graham County is an administrative area in northwestern Kansas with Hill City as its governmental center. The territory consists of prairie landscape and farmland crossed by several waterways.

The area was named after Captain John Graham, who died in the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863. The region later developed as farmland during the settlement of the American West.

Nicodemus, located within this county, stands as one of the few remaining settlements founded by African Americans during the post-Civil War era. The community continues to shape how residents understand their region's past and identity.

Hill City is the central location with the County Courthouse where administrative services and public offices are available. The flat terrain makes navigation straightforward and provides easy access to communities throughout the area.

The Solomon River and Saline River flow through this territory, creating the water landscape that shapes the region. These waterways were strategically important to early settlers and served as natural reference points.

Location: Kansas

Inception: February 26, 1867

Capital city: Hill City

Shares border with: Norton County, Trego County, Phillips County, Rooks County, Gove County, Sheridan County

Website: http://GrahamCountyKS.com

GPS coordinates: 39.35000,-99.88330

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02