Brown County, Kansas
Brown County is located in northeastern Kansas, featuring a landscape of rolling hills and farmland. Hiawatha, the county seat, is well known for its long-running Halloween Frolic, a major community celebration with more than a century of local tradition.
Visitors to Hiawatha can also explore the distinctive Davis Memorial, a unique local attraction that adds to the county’s cultural and historical character.
The Sac and Fox Casino attracts visitors with its gaming and entertainment options, while the Brown County Blackjack Motorcycle Club hosts a popular summer event for motorcycle and classic vehicle enthusiasts. With about 9,500 residents, Brown County maintains a close-knit small-town atmosphere.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Brown County |
| County Seat | Hiawatha |
| Etymology | Named after Albert Gallatin Brown, U.S. Senator from Mississippi |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Hiawatha, Highland, Sabetha, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 36, Kansas Highway 7, Kansas Highway 20 |
| FIPS Code | 20-013 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 570 square miles (land: 568 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Richardson County, Nebraska (North), Doniphan County (East), Atchison County (Southeast), Jackson County (Southwest), Nemaha County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.85°N, 95.62°W |
| Major Landmarks | Hiawatha National Cemetery, the Old Brown County Courthouse, and the Kansas-Nebraska border monument |
| Population | 9,500 |
