Rooks County, Administrative county in north-central Kansas, US
Rooks County spans across 895 square miles of land with agricultural fields, including 4.6 square miles of water bodies and natural landscapes.
The county, established in 1867, received its name from Private John C. Rooks, who died during the Battle of Prairie Grove in 1862.
The National Register of Historic Places includes the Rooks County Courthouse, which opened in 1923 and stands as a central architectural element.
The county seat of Stockton connects with neighboring communities through a network of highways serving the population of 4,919 residents.
The first courthouse, constructed in 1881, used cottonwood logs reinforced with tons of iron to create a resilient structure.
Location: Kansas
Inception: February 26, 1867
Capital city: Stockton
Website: http://RooksCounty.net
Shares border with: Phillips County, Ellis County, Smith County, Osborne County, Trego County, Graham County
Website: http://RooksCounty.net
GPS coordinates: 39.45139,-99.10194
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:42
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