Hays, County seat in Ellis County, Kansas, United States
Located at an elevation of 616 meters, Hays spans across the Great Plains region with Fort Hays State University as its educational center point.
Founded in 1867 near Fort Hays military post, the settlement grew from the merging of multiple communities after a cholera epidemic affected the area.
Germans from Russia settled in Hays during 1876, introducing Turkey Red Wheat cultivation methods that transformed the local agricultural practices.
The downtown district contains multiple streets designated as Common Consumption Areas, allowing visitors to carry beverages between participating establishments.
Frontier Park maintains a living exhibition of American bison, connecting present-day residents with the natural heritage of the Great Plains.
Location: Ellis County
Inception: 1867
Elevation above the sea: 616 m
Website: http://haysusa.com
GPS coordinates: 38.87940,-99.32220
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
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