Rush County Map, Kansas

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Rush County, Kansas

Rush County is in central Kansas, with just under 3,000 people. Similar to most of Kansas, it’s mostly flat farmland with some gentle hills.
La Crosse is its county seat. It’s known as the “Barbed Wire Capital of the World,” thanks to its unique museum dedicated to this humble invention.
The county has an interesting history with German-Russian immigrants. U.S. Highway 183 runs north to south through the county, keeping it well-connected. It’s a quiet place where agriculture rules.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Rush County |
County Seat | La Crosse |
Population | 3,500 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | La Crosse, Bazine, and Alexander; several smaller communities |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 96, Kansas Highway 23 |
FIPS Code | 20-165 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,014 square miles (land: 1,013 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Ellis County (North), Russell County (Northeast), Barton County (East), Pawnee County (South), Ness County (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
State | Kansas |
Coordinates | 38.48°N, 99.32°W |
Etymology | Named after Alexander Rush |
Major Landmarks | The Rush County Courthouse, the historic town of La Crosse, and the scenic landscapes of the High Plains. |
Website | Rush County Website |
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