Rush County, Administrative county in Kansas, United States.
Description
Rush County is an administrative county in central Kansas where small towns dot the landscape among vast agricultural lands and open prairie. The terrain is shaped by Walnut Creek, which winds through the region and defines much of its rural character.
History
The county was established in February 1867 and named after Alexander Rush, a figure from that era. A prolonged dispute between the towns of La Crosse and Rush Center over county seat status shaped its early development.
Culture
The annual county fair, which began in 1910 near Rush Center, continues to gather residents for exhibitions, competitions, and community celebrations.
Practical
Visitors will find rural communities with basic services spread across the county, and the area is served by two school districts. A car is essential for exploring, as the region is sparsely populated and spread over considerable distances.
Did you know?
South of Alexander stands a wind farm that has been generating clean energy for the region since 2015 and represents one of the area's most visible modern projects. This installation shows how rural counties are tapping into alternative energy sources to shape their economic future.
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Fort Hays
38.6 km
Basilica of St. Fidelis
40 km
Pawnee Rock
38.9 km
Cedar Bluff Reservoir
51.3 km
Cedar Bluff State Park
50.1 km
Kansas Barbed Wire Museum
1.3 km
Lewis Field
39.1 km
Great Bend Army Airfield
42.4 km
Sternberg Museum of Natural History
41.5 km
Dream Theater
56.6 km
St. Joseph's Church and Parochial School
40 km
Rush County Courthouse
1.8 km
Hodgeman County Courthouse
70.7 km
Gano Grain Elevator and Scale House
70.6 km
Bridge 650
58.3 km
Paradise Water Tower
74.8 km
George Washington Carver Homestead Site
78.3 km
Natoma Presbyterian Church
78.7 km
Nagel House
47.1 km
Ness County Bank
53.2 km
Justus Bissing Jr. Historic District
40 km
Ellis Congregational Church
52.3 km
T. S. Haun House
71 km
Fort Larned National Historic Site
37.8 km
St. Mary's Catholic Church
66.3 km
Fox Pavilion
39.7 km
Strand Theatre
39.7 km
Chestnut Street Historic District
51.9 km
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