Anderson County (county code AN) is a county located in East Central Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 7,836. Its county seat and most populous city is Garnett.
| Name: | Anderson County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 20-003 |
| State: | Kansas |
| Founded: | August 25, 1855 |
| Named for: | Joseph C. Anderson |
| Seat: | Garnett |
| Largest city: | Garnett |
| Total Area: | 584 sq mi (1,510 km²) |
| Land Area: | 580 sq mi (1,500 km²) |
| Total Population: | 7,836 |
| Population Density: | 13.5/sq mi (5.2/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | AndersonCountyKS.org |
Anderson County location map. Where is Anderson County?
History
Early history
For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.
19th century
In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, but keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Anderson County was established, named for territorial legislator Joseph C. Anderson.
In 1884, the first photograph of a tornado was taken in Anderson county.
Anderson County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 584 square miles (1,510 km), of which 580 square miles (1,500 km) is land and 4.1 square miles (11 km) (0.7%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Franklin County (north)
- Miami County (northeast)
- Linn County (east)
- Bourbon County (southeast)
- Allen County (south)
- Woodson County (southwest)
- Coffey County (west)
Major highways
Sources: National Atlas, U.S. Census Bureau
- U.S. Route 59
- U.S. Route 169
- Kansas Highway 31
- Kansas Highway 52
- Kansas Highway 58
Anderson County Topographic Map
Anderson County Satellite Map
Anderson County Outline Map
