Cowley County, Administrative county in Kansas, United States
Cowley County extends over 1,132 square miles of Kansas territory, containing the cities of Winfield and Arkansas City with a population of 34,549 residents.
The Kansas Legislature established Cowley County in March 1867, initially naming it Hunter County before renaming it in 1870 after First Lieutenant Matthew Cowley.
The county maintains two higher education institutions, Cowley College and Southwestern College, which provide educational opportunities to the local population.
The Cowley County Election Office manages voter registration and conducts elections, requiring residents to register 21 days before any election date.
The Keystone-Cushing Pipeline construction through Cowley County in 2010 received a ten-year property tax exemption, affecting local revenue streams.
Location: Kansas
Inception: February 26, 1867
Capital city: Winfield
Shares border with: Butler County, Kay County, Elk County, Chautauqua County, Osage County, Sedgwick County, Sumner County
Website: http://cowleycounty.org
GPS coordinates: 37.25000,-96.98000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:47
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