Clay County, County in Kansas, United States.
Description
Clay County is an administrative region in northeastern Kansas with Clay Center serving as its main town. The area contains agricultural land and smaller communities distributed across its territory.
History
The county was established in 1857 and named after American politician Henry Clay, who served for many years in Congress. This founding was part of the settlement of the American Midwest.
Culture
Agriculture shapes the identity here, with farming families passing down knowledge and practices across generations in this rural landscape. The way people live and work reflects their deep connection to the land and its seasonal rhythms.
Practical
The county services office in Clay Center provides information on property and administrative matters for visitors and residents. The official website www.cckansas.org offers online resources and additional details.
Did you know?
Water bodies spread across about 3,000 hectares throughout the region, providing essential resources for farming and creating natural habitats. These waterways are woven into the landscape in a way many visitors overlook when thinking of the area.
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First Territorial Capitol of Kansas
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U.S. Cavalry Museum
46.1 km
Nazareth Convent and Academy
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County Line Bowstring
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Republican River Pegram Truss
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Charles W. Van De Mark House
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Lander Park Carousel
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Milford State Park
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Wilson Pratt Truss Bridge
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Cloud County Courthouse
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St. John's Episcopal Church
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Clay County Courthouse
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Chapman Creek Pratt Truss Bridge
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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
48.3 km
Clay Center Carnegie Library
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Christian Wetzel Cabin
43.8 km
Dickinson County Courthouse
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Abilene Downtown Historic District
48.4 km
Grand Army of the Republic memorial
46.1 km
John W. Birchmore House
47.2 km
Heritage Center
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Junction City Downtown Historic District
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