Wichita County (standard abbreviation: WH) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 2,152. Its county seat is Leoti.
| Name: | Wichita County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 20-203 |
| State: | Kansas |
| Founded: | December 24, 1886 |
| Named for: | Wichita people |
| Seat: | Leoti |
| Largest city: | Leoti |
| Total Area: | 719 sq mi (1,860 km²) |
| Land Area: | 719 sq mi (1,860 km²) |
| Total Population: | 2,152 |
| Population Density: | 3.0/sq mi (1.2/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | WichitaCounty.org |
Wichita County location map. Where is Wichita 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, in accordance with 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 1886, Wichita County was established.
Wichita County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 719 square miles (1,860 km), virtually all of which is land.
Major highways
- Kansas Highway 25
- Kansas Highway 96
Adjacent counties
- Logan County (north)
- Scott County (east)
- Kearny County (south)
- Hamilton County (southwest/Mountain Time border)
- Greeley County (west/Mountain Time border)
- Wallace County (northwest/Mountain Time border)
Wichita County Topographic Map
Wichita County Satellite Map
Wichita County Outline Map
