Brown County, Administrative county in northeastern Kansas, United States
Brown County extends across 572 square miles of terrain, with the Wolf River originating within its boundaries and flowing through agricultural landscapes.
The county, established in 1855, received its name from Albert G. Brown, a United States Senator from Mississippi who supported Kansas statehood.
Three Native American reservations operate within the county boundaries: the Kickapoo, the Sac and Fox, and the Iowa Reservation of Kansas and Nebraska.
The county seat of Hiawatha functions as the governmental center, providing residents with essential services through its courthouse and administrative offices.
Brown State Fishing Lake sits 8 miles east of Hiawatha, offering recreational opportunities for county residents and visitors throughout the year.
Location: Kansas
Inception: August 30, 1855
Capital city: Hiawatha
Shares border with: Richardson County, Doniphan County, Atchison County, Jackson County, Nemaha County
Website: http://brcoks.org
GPS coordinates: 39.80000,-95.58330
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:44
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