Pratt County (standard abbreviation: PR) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 9,157. The largest city and county seat is Pratt.
| Name: | Pratt County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 20-151 |
| State: | Kansas |
| Founded: | February 26, 1867 |
| Named for: | Caleb S. Pratt |
| Seat: | Pratt |
| Largest city: | Pratt |
| Total Area: | 736 sq mi (1,910 km²) |
| Land Area: | 735 sq mi (1,900 km²) |
| Total Population: | 9,157 |
| Population Density: | 12.5/sq mi (4.8/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | PrattCounty.org |
Pratt County location map. Where is Pratt 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, Pratt County was established.
In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway extended its main line from Herington to Pratt. This main line connected Herington, Ramona, Tampa, Durham, Waldeck, Canton, Galva, McPherson, Groveland, Inman, Medora, Hutchinson, Whiteside, Partridge, Arlington, Langdon, Turon, Preston, Natrona, Pratt. In 1888, this main line was extended to Liberal. Later, this line was extended to Tucumcari, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. This line is called the “Golden State Limited”.
Pratt County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 736 square miles (1,910 km), of which 735 square miles (1,900 km) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km) (0.09%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Stafford County (north)
- Reno County (northeast)
- Kingman County (east)
- Barber County (south)
- Kiowa County (west)
- Edwards County (northwest)
Pratt County Topographic Map
Pratt County Satellite Map
Pratt County Outline Map
