Gove County, Administrative county in western Kansas, United States
Gove County spans across 2,775 square kilometers of land without any natural bodies of water within its territorial boundaries.
The county was established on March 2, 1868, and received its name from Captain Grenville L. Gove, who lost his life in the Civil War.
The agricultural traditions of Gove County manifest through seasonal community gatherings, fairs, and events celebrating local farming heritage.
County services operate from Gove City, the administrative seat, while Quinter functions as the largest population center in the jurisdiction.
Every square meter of Gove County consists of dry land, making it one of the few counties in Kansas without any lakes or rivers.
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: March 26, 2025 10:12
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