Woodson County, Administrative county in Kansas, United States
Located in southeastern Kansas, Woodson County spans 505 square miles of territory, with 498 square miles of land and 7.4 square miles of water.
The county, established in 1855, bears the name of Daniel Woodson, who held the position of Secretary and interim governor of Kansas Territory.
Fort Belmont, constructed in 1860, functioned as a protective stronghold against Border Ruffians and supported federal operations for Osage and Creek tribes.
The county seat of Yates Center provides administrative services for the 3,115 residents recorded in the 2020 census across six distinct townships.
Toronto Lake, built between 1954 and 1960, controls floods along the Verdigris River while supplying water and recreation facilities to the region.
Location: Kansas
Inception: 1855
Capital city: Yates Center
Shares border with: Coffey County, Wilson County, Anderson County, Allen County, Neosho County, Greenwood County
Website: http://WoodsonCounty.net
GPS coordinates: 37.84278,-95.72444
Latest update: March 8, 2025 02:19
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