Rice County, County in Kansas, United States
Rice County occupies central Kansas and is governed from Lyons as its main administrative center. The area includes farmland, grassland, and several towns focused on agricultural activity.
The county was established in 1867 and named after Brigadier-General Samuel Allen Rice, who died in the Battle of Jenkins Ferry in 1864. This naming honors a military leader from the Civil War era.
Sterling College shapes local life with events and activities that keep regional traditions in education and farming alive in the community.
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge offers chances to watch native birds and wildlife in their natural habitat within the county. Visitors can find trails and viewing areas for wildlife observation and photography.
Original wagon ruts from the Santa Fe Trail remain visible at several spots throughout the county, showing 19th-century trade routes. These marks remind visitors of the countless trading caravans that traveled this historic path.
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