Greenwood County (county code GW) is a county located in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 6,016. Its county seat and most populous city is Eureka.
| Name: | Greenwood County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 20-073 |
| State: | Kansas |
| Founded: | August 25, 1855 |
| Named for: | Alfred B. Greenwood |
| Seat: | Eureka |
| Largest city: | Eureka |
| Total Area: | 1,153 sq mi (2,990 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1,143 sq mi (2,960 km²) |
| Total Population: | 6,016 |
| Population Density: | 5.3/sq mi (2.0/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | GreenwoodCounty.org |
Greenwood County location map. Where is Greenwood 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, Greenwood County was established, and named for Alfred B. Greenwood, a U.S. Congressman from Arkansas.
The first railroad in Greenwood County was built through that territory in 1879.
Greenwood County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,153 square miles (2,990 km), of which 1,143 square miles (2,960 km) is land and 9.3 square miles (24 km) (0.8%) is water. It is the fifth-largest county in Kansas by area.
Adjacent counties
- Lyon County (north)
- Coffey County (northeast)
- Woodson County (east)
- Wilson County (southeast)
- Elk County (south)
- Butler County (west)
- Chase County (northwest)
Greenwood County Topographic Map
Greenwood County Satellite Map
Greenwood County Outline Map
