Montgomery County Map, Kansas
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Montgomery County, Kansas
Montgomery County is in southeast Kansas with Independence as the county seat. It has a bit of everything. Some industry, some farming, some small-town charm.
Little House on the Prairie fans might know it. The real Laura Ingalls Wilder lived here for a bit. Elk City Lake is good for fishing.
U.S. Highway 75 and U.S. Highway 160 cross here. The population sits around 31,000, with manufacturing, agriculture, and small businesses driving the economy. It’s just a short distance to the Oklahoma border.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Montgomery County |
| County Seat | Independence |
| Population | 31,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Independence, Caney, Coffeyville, Cherryvale, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 166, U.S. Highway 75, Kansas Highway 7 |
| FIPS Code | 20-125 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,271 square miles (land: 1,266 sq mi, water: 5 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Wilson County (North), Neosho County (Northeast), Labette County (East), Nowata County, Oklahoma (Southeast), Washington County, Oklahoma (South), Chautauqua County (West), Elk County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 37.23°N, 95.71°W |
| Etymology | Named after Richard Montgomery, a general in the American Revolutionary War |
| Major Landmarks | Independence Historical Museum, Little House on the Prairie Museum, and the Coffeyville Historical Museum |
| Website | Montgomery County Website |
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