Haskell County

Haskell County is located in southwest Kansas and covers flat terrain across the High Plains region. The county seat is Sublette, where the courthouse serves as the main administrative center.

The county was established in March 1887 and named after Congressman Dudley Haskell. The original county seat of Santa Fe was replaced by Sublette in 1913.

The annual Sublette Rodeo and Fair, held since 1916, draws residents together for agricultural exhibitions and community gatherings. This tradition shapes how locals connect and celebrate their shared interests.

Visitors can go to the courthouse in Sublette to find information about taxes and local services. The administration holds regular commissioner meetings where public matters are discussed.

In 1918, local physician Loring Miner documented the first cases of a disease that became the Spanish flu pandemic. This medical discovery placed the county at a pivotal moment in global health history.

Location: Kansas

Inception: March 23, 1887

Capital city: Sublette

Shares border with: Finney County, Meade County, Seward County, Gray County, Kearny County, Stevens County, Grant County

Website: http://HaskellCounty.org

GPS coordinates: 37.56670,-100.86700

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07