Ellis County Map, Kansas
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Ellis County, Kansas
Perched in northwest Kansas, Ellis County is where the Old West meets college town vibes. Hays, the biggest city, is home to Fort Hays State University and about 20,000 people.
I-70 cuts right through, bringing road-trippers to Frontier Park Historical Site. For a quirky stop, check out the Cathedral of the Plains in nearby Victoria. It’s impressive for a town of 1,200.
Ellis County goes nuts during Oktoberfest. Think German beer, polka, and lederhosen. Ellis County is mostly rural, with wide-open fields and cattle ranches that stretch for miles.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Ellis County |
| County Seat | Hays |
| Population | 30,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Hays, Ellis, Victoria, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 183, U.S. Highway 40 |
| FIPS Code | 20-051 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 901 square miles (land: 900 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Rooks County (North), Osborne County (Northeast), Russell County (East), Rush County (South), Ness County (Southwest), Trego County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.88°N, 99.33°W |
| Etymology | Named after George Ellis, Union lieutenant and Civil War hero |
| Major Landmarks | Fort Hays State University, the Historic Hays City and Fort Hays, and the Sternberg Museum of Natural History |
| Website | Ellis County Website |
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