Sumner County, County seat in south-central Kansas, United States
Description
Sumner County is a county in south-central Kansas composed of rolling plains, farmland, and water resources that define its landscape. The region includes eleven incorporated cities with Wellington serving as the county seat and shares a border with Oklahoma to the south.
History
The county was established in 1870, created from portions of Marion and Butler counties to support the state's growing population. Its naming honored U.S. Senator Charles Sumner, a prominent advocate for abolishing slavery.
Culture
Agricultural traditions shape daily life across the county, where farmers markets and local festivals display regional crops and homemade goods. Community gatherings and craft fairs bring neighbors together to share their skills and products with visitors.
Practical
The region connects easily via Highways 81 and 160, which facilitate travel across south-central Kansas. Visitors should expect that rural areas require driving between locations, so planning activities ahead helps make the most of your time.
Did you know?
Argonia, one of the county's eleven cities, elected the first female mayor in the United States in 1887, showing early pioneering spirit. This groundbreaking election set a precedent for women in leadership roles decades before broader acceptance became common.
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Caldwell Carnegie Library
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St. John's Lutheran College Girls Dormitory
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Bucher Bridge
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Caldwell United States Post Office
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H.F. Smith House
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W. P. Hackney House
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Administration Building
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Pettit Cleaners Building
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Winfield National Bank Building
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W. H. Coffin House
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Arkansas City Commercial Historic District
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Wilmer House
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Joyland Amusement Park
48.1 km
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