Stanton County, Kansas
Stanton County is located in the southwestern corner of Kansas, with Johnson City serving as the county seat. It’s about as rural as Kansas gets and sits right next to Colorado.
The land is flat and mostly used for farming and ranching. U.S. Highway 160 and U.S. Highway 385 cross paths here, but there’s no hurry.
The population is just under 2,000 residents, making it a place where peace and quiet are easy to find. The population is small and spread out, so if you’re looking to unplug, this is the place to do it.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Stanton County |
| County Seat | Johnson City |
| Etymology | Named after Edwin McMasters Stanton, U.S. Secretary of War during the Civil War |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Johnson (county seat), Monument, and Tribune |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 287, Kansas Highway 27 |
| FIPS Code | 20-187 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,701 square miles (land: 1,697 sq mi, water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Hamilton County (North), Grant County (East), Stevens County (Southeast), Morton County (South), Baca County, Colorado (West), Prowers County, Colorado (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 2,700 |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 37.66°N, 101.63°W |
| Major Landmarks | Monument Rocks (a notable natural landmark), and the Stanton County Historical Museum |
