Trego County (standard abbreviation: TR) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 2,808. Its county seat and largest city is WaKeeney.
| Name: | Trego County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 20-195 |
| State: | Kansas |
| Founded: | June 21, 1879 |
| Named for: | Edgar Poe Trego |
| Seat: | WaKeeney |
| Largest city: | WaKeeney |
| Total Area: | 900 sq mi (2,000 km²) |
| Land Area: | 889 sq mi (2,300 km²) |
| Total Population: | 2,808 |
| Population Density: | 3.2/sq mi (1.2/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | TregoCountyKS.com |
Trego County location map. Where is Trego 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 1879, Trego County was established.
Trego County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 900 square miles (2,300 km), of which 889 square miles (2,300 km) is land and 10 square miles (26 km) (1.1%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Graham County (north)
- Rooks County (northeast)
- Ellis County (east)
- Ness County (south)
- Gove County (west)
Major highways
- Interstate 70
- U.S. Route 40
- U.S. Route 283
- K-147
Trego County Topographic Map
Trego County Satellite Map
Trego County Outline Map
