Ness County (standard abbreviation: NS) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 2,687. The largest city and county seat is Ness City. The county was named for Corporal Noah V. Ness of the 7th Kansas Cavalry.
| Name: | Ness County |
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| FIPS code: | 20-135 |
| State: | Kansas |
| Founded: | February 26, 1867 |
| Named for: | Noah V. Ness |
| Seat: | Ness City |
| Largest city: | Ness City |
| Total Area: | 1,075 sq mi (2,780 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1,075 sq mi (2,780 km²) |
| Total Population: | 2,687 |
| Population Density: | 2.5/sq mi (1.0/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | nesscountyks.com |
Ness County location map. Where is Ness 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 1867, Ness County was established.
Ness County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,075 square miles (2,780 km), of which 1,075 square miles (2,780 km) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km) (0.02%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Trego County (north)
- Ellis County (northeast)
- Rush County (east)
- Pawnee County (southeast)
- Hodgeman County (south)
- Finney County (southwest)
- Lane County (west)
- Gove County (northwest)
Ness County Topographic Map
Ness County Satellite Map
Ness County Outline Map
