Dickinson County, Administrative county in Kansas, United States.
Dickinson County encompasses 852 square miles of terrain in central Kansas, with Abilene serving as its administrative center and largest municipality.
The county establishment occurred on February 20, 1857, receiving its name from Daniel S. Dickinson, who represented New York in the United States Senate.
The county maintains numerous agricultural traditions through local fairs and markets, where residents gather to showcase regional products and livestock.
Local government offices in Abilene provide essential services to 19,344 residents across multiple municipalities, including tax collection and law enforcement operations.
The territory consists of 2,196 square kilometers of land and 11 square kilometers of water bodies, creating a population density of 9 people per square kilometer.
Location: Kansas
Inception: February 20, 1857
Capital city: Abilene
Shares border with: Clay County, Marion County, Geary County, Morris County, McPherson County, Saline County, Ottawa County
Website: http://DkCoKS.org
GPS coordinates: 38.88330,-97.16670
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:25
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