Gove County

Gove County is an administrative county in western Kansas, stretching across open plains with farmland and ranches as far as you can see. The landscape consists entirely of dry terrain without any significant lakes or rivers.

The county was established in 1868 and named after Captain Grenville L. Gove, a Civil War officer. Settlement and farming took root during the westward expansion period that followed.

Farming shapes the rhythm of daily life here, with harvest seasons and local fairs bringing people together throughout the year. You can see how central agricultural work remains to the community's identity and social gatherings.

Administrative services are based in Gove City, while Quinter serves as the main population center to visit. The county is spread out, so it is best explored by car with plenty of travel time between destinations.

The county contains not a single lake or river within its borders, making it one of the driest areas administratively defined in Kansas. This complete absence of flowing water is unusual even for the high plains region.

Location: Kansas

Inception: March 2, 1868

Capital city: Gove City

Shares border with: Sheridan County, Lane County, Graham County, Trego County, Ness County, Scott County, Logan County, Thomas County

Website: http://govecountyks.com

GPS coordinates: 38.92000,-100.49667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41