Ellis County, Administrative county in Kansas, United States
Description
Ellis County occupies central Kansas with gently rolling plains crossed by the Saline River and Big Creek. The landscape consists mainly of open grasslands with small towns scattered throughout, and Hays serves as the main hub.
History
The Kansas Pacific Railroad created this county in 1867 as a water stop for its operations. This development triggered the growth of several settlements along the railway route over the following decades.
Culture
German immigrants from Russia established settlements here starting in the 1870s, building communities that still reflect their farming heritage and architectural styles. The local food, customs, and family-oriented gatherings continue to show these historical roots in daily life.
Practical
A car is the best way to explore the area since towns are spread out and public transportation is limited. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather for visiting.
Did you know?
Walter Chrysler, founder of the Chrysler Corporation, gained his early mechanical skills working here. This experience shaped his path to becoming a major automobile industrialist.
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Fort Hays
6.5 km
Wilson Lake
65.9 km
Basilica of St. Fidelis
15.9 km
Cedar Bluff Reservoir
42.6 km
Cedar Bluff State Park
42.5 km
Kansas Barbed Wire Museum
43.6 km
Wilson State Park
70.4 km
Lewis Field
5.9 km
Sternberg Museum of Natural History
3.4 km
Dream Theater
39.7 km
St. Joseph Catholic Church
50.4 km
St. Joseph's Church and Parochial School
4.9 km
Rush County Courthouse
43.1 km
Bridge 650
62.4 km
Paradise Water Tower
41.3 km
Natoma Presbyterian Church
39.7 km
Rooks County Courthouse
58.1 km
Lipp Barn
69.7 km
Justus Bissing Jr. Historic District
4.9 km
Ellis Congregational Church
21.3 km
Harry Keith Barn
70.9 km
Pottawatomie County Fair Pavilion
69.5 km
Collyer Downtown Historic District
70.6 km
Nicodemus National Historic Site
58.9 km
Samuel P. Dinsmoor's Garden of Eden
69.5 km
Fox Pavilion
5 km
Strand Theatre
5.1 km
Chestnut Street Historic District
21.2 km
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