Greeley County, Kansas facts for kids
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Greeley County
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Consolidated city-county
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Greeley County Courthouse in Tribune (2010)
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Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kansas |
| Founded | March 20, 1873 |
| Named for | Horace Greeley |
| Seat | Tribune |
| Largest city | Tribune |
| Area | |
| • Total | 778 sq mi (2,020 km2) |
| • Land | 778 sq mi (2,020 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) 0.0%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,284 |
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(2021)
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1,304  |
| • Density | 1.7/sq mi (0.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Greeley County is a place in western Kansas, located in the middle of the United States. The main town and biggest city in the county is Tribune. In 2020, about 1,284 people lived there. This makes it the county with the smallest population in all of Kansas.
Greeley County is named after Horace Greeley. He was a famous newspaper editor who encouraged people to move west. His famous saying was "Go West, young man".
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Exploring Greeley County's Past
This section tells you about the history of Greeley County.
Early History of the Land
For thousands of years, the Great Plains of North America were home to nomadic Native American tribes. These groups moved around, following animals and seasons.
In the 16th to 18th centuries, France said they owned large parts of North America. But in 1762, after a big war, France secretly gave this land to Spain. This was part of a deal called the Treaty of Fontainebleau.
How Kansas Became a State
In 1802, Spain gave most of the land back to France. However, Spain kept about 7,500 square miles. Then, in 1803, the United States bought most of the land that is now Kansas from France. This huge purchase was called the Louisiana Purchase. It cost about 2.83 cents per acre!
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was set up. Later, in 1861, Kansas officially became the 34th U.S. state. Greeley County was created in 1873.
Greeley County's Location and Land
This part tells you about where Greeley County is and what its land is like.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Greeley County covers about 778 square miles. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders. It's one of the few counties in the United States with no water area!
Neighboring Counties
Greeley County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Wallace County (to the north)
- Wichita County (to the east, which is also where the time zone changes)
- Hamilton County (to the south)
- Prowers County, Colorado (to the southwest)
- Kiowa County, Colorado (to the west)
- Cheyenne County, Colorado (to the northwest)
People and Population in Greeley County
This section gives you an idea of who lives in Greeley County.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,264 | — | |
| 1900 | 493 | −61.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,335 | 170.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,028 | −23.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,712 | 66.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,638 | −4.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,010 | 22.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,087 | 3.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,819 | −12.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,845 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,774 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,534 | −13.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,247 | −18.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,284 | 3.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,181 | −5.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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In 2000, there were 1,534 people living in Greeley County. The population was spread out in terms of age. About 28% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 39 years.
Learning and Schools in Greeley County
This section talks about the schools in the county.
Unified School Districts
- Greeley County USD 200 is the main school district serving the area.
Towns and Areas in Greeley County
Here is a list of the cities and other places within Greeley County.
Cities in Greeley County
Ghost Towns
Some towns that used to exist in Greeley County are now "ghost towns." This means people no longer live there.
- Astor
- Colokan
- Hector
- Walkinghood
- Whitelaw
Townships
Greeley County used to have three smaller areas called townships. However, in 1992, two of them, Colony Township and Harrison Township, joined together with Tribune Township. So now, there is only one township for the whole county.
Images for kids
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Greeley County Courthouse in Tribune (2010)
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Greeley (Kansas) para niños
