Elk County, County in southeast Kansas, United States.
Elk County encompasses 650 square miles of land with rolling prairies, limestone formations, and the meandering Elk River crossing through its territories.
The territory became an official county on March 25, 1875, taking its name from the Elk River that flows through the southeastern section.
The county maintains five distinct communities - Howard, Longton, Moline, Grenola, and Elk Falls, each preserving their rural Kansas traditions and heritage.
The county offices, including the driver's license department and treasurer's office, operate by appointment at the administrative center in Howard.
The county features the oldest suspension bridge in Kansas and houses the Flint Oak Hunting Club, which attracts hunters from across North America.
Location: Kansas
Inception: March 3, 1875
Capital city: Howard
Shares border with: Greenwood County, Chautauqua County, Wilson County, Montgomery County, Cowley County, Butler County
Website: http://elkcountyks.org
GPS coordinates: 37.45000,-96.23330
Latest update: March 22, 2025 05:19
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