Rush County, Kansas
Rush County is located in central Kansas and has just under 3,000 residents. Like much of Kansas, it’s mostly flat farmland with some gentle rolling hills.
La Crosse serves as the county seat and is known as the “Barbed Wire Capital of the World,” thanks to its unique museum dedicated to this humble invention.
The county has an interesting history tied to German-Russian immigrants. U.S. Highway 183 runs north to south through the county, keeping it well connected. It’s a quiet place where agriculture rules.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Rush County |
| County Seat | La Crosse |
| Etymology | Named after Alexander Rush |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | La Crosse, Bazine, and Alexander; several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 96, Kansas Highway 23 |
| FIPS Code | 20-165 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,014 square miles (land: 1,013 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Ellis County (North), Russell County (Northeast), Barton County (East), Pawnee County (South), Ness County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 3,500 |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.48°N, 99.32°W |
| Major Landmarks | The Rush County Courthouse, the historic town of La Crosse, and the scenic landscapes of the High Plains. |
