Sedgwick County

Sedgwick County is an administrative county in northeastern Colorado near the Nebraska border. The region encompasses rural grasslands with Julesburg serving as the main community and county seat.

The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans before becoming a stopping point for traders and settlers after Fort Sedgwick was established in 1864. The region became an organized county in the early 1890s.

The Sedgwick County 4-H program maintains agricultural education traditions by teaching young residents about farming techniques, animal care, and land management principles.

The area is sparsely populated with limited services and amenities, so visitors should plan ahead for supplies and needs. Julesburg has the main facilities including government offices and basic services.

The region was an important route on the historic Overland Trail, where thousands of migrants traveled westward during the 1800s. Traces of this migration corridor remain visible in the landscape today.

Location: Colorado

Inception: 1889

Capital city: Julesburg

Shares border with: Deuel County, Phillips County, Cheyenne County, Perkins County, Logan County

Website: http://sedgwickcountygov.net

GPS coordinates: 40.88000,-102.35000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23