Sherman County, Kansas
Sherman County sits along the Colorado border in northwest Kansas, with Goodland serving as its main town and county seat.
Goodland is home to a giant replica of Van Gogh’s painting, known as the “Big Easel.” It’s pretty cool because who says small towns can’t appreciate art?
It’s high plains country, mostly flat with some gentle rolling terrain. Agriculture drives the economy, just like in much of Kansas. Sherman County may be off the beaten path, but that’s exactly what makes it special.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Sherman County |
| County Seat | Goodland |
| Etymology | Named in honor of William Tecumseh Sherman, prominent Civil War general |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Goodland (county seat), Edson, and Selkirk |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 24, U.S. Highway 283 |
| FIPS Code | 20-181 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,627 square miles (land: 1,621 sq mi, water: 6 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Cheyenne County (North), Rawlins County (Northeast), Thomas County (East), Logan County (Southeast), Wallace County (South), Kit Carson County, Colorado (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 5,500 |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.34°N, 101.70°W |
| Major Landmarks | High Plains Museum, Sherman County Courthouse, and the historic 1930s mural in the courthouse |
