Linn County, Kansas facts for kids
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Linn County
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Linn County Courthouse in Mound City (2020)
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Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kansas |
| Founded | February 26, 1867 |
| Named for | Lewis F. Linn |
| Seat | Mound City |
| Largest city | Pleasanton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 606 sq mi (1,570 km2) |
| • Land | 594 sq mi (1,540 km2) |
| • Water | 12 sq mi (30 km2) 2.0%% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,591 |
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(2021)
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9,747 |
| • Density | 16.1/sq mi (6.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
Linn County is a special area in the state of Kansas, USA. It's located on the eastern side of Kansas and is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. The main town where the county government is located is Mound City. The biggest town in Linn County is Pleasanton.
In 2020, about 9,591 people lived in Linn County. The county was named after Lewis F. Linn, who was a U.S. Senator from Missouri.
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History of Linn County
Early Days
For thousands of years, the Great Plains of North America were home to nomadic Native American tribes. These groups moved around, often following animal herds like bison.
From the 1500s to the 1700s, the Kingdom of France claimed a huge part of North America, including what is now Kansas. But after a war called the French and Indian War in 1762, France secretly gave this land to Spain. This was part of a deal called the Treaty of Fontainebleau.
The 1800s
In 1802, Spain gave most of this land back to France. Then, in 1803, the United States bought a massive amount of land from France. This was called the Louisiana Purchase. It included most of what is now Kansas. The U.S. paid a very small amount for each acre of land.
Early explorers in the 1800s found old mining spots along a creek south of the Marais des Cygnes river. No one knows for sure who these early miners were. But their abandoned mines gave the creek its name: "Mine Creek."
Geography of Linn County
Linn County covers about 606 square miles. Most of this area, about 594 square miles, is land. The rest, about 12 square miles, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Linn County shares its borders with several other counties:
- To the north: Miami County
- To the east: Bates County, Missouri
- To the southeast: Vernon County, Missouri
- To the south: Bourbon County
- To the southwest: Allen County
- To the west: Anderson County
- To the northwest: Franklin County
Protected Natural Areas
One important natural area in Linn County is the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge helps protect many different kinds of animals and plants.
People of Linn County
Linn County is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. This means it's connected to the bigger cities of Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas.
In 2020, the county had a population of 9,591 people. Over the years, the population has changed. For example, in 1870, there were about 12,174 people. By 1960, it had dropped to 8,274. Since then, it has slowly grown again.
Most people living in Linn County are White. There are also smaller groups of Black, Native American, and Asian people. About 1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Linn County in 2000 was 41 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Linn County
Linn County has several school districts that serve its communities. These are called Unified School Districts (USDs).
- Pleasanton USD 344
- Jayhawk USD 346
- Prairie View USD 362
Communities in Linn County
Linn County has several cities and smaller communities.
Cities in Linn County
- Blue Mound
- La Cygne
- Linn Valley
- Mound City (This is the county seat, where the main county offices are)
- Parker
- Pleasanton
- Prescott
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially organized as cities. Some of them are called Census-Designated Places (CDP) by the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Boicourt
- Cadmus
- Centerville†
- Critzer
- Farlinville
- Goodrich
- Mantey
- Trading Post
Ghost Towns
These are places that used to be communities but are now abandoned.
- Hail Ridge
- Paris
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Linn (Kansas) para niños
