Trego County, Kansas
Trego County is located in west-central Kansas, with WaKeeney serving as the county seat. WaKeeney is known as the “Christmas City of the High Plains” because of its impressive holiday light display.
The area is mostly rolling prairie, making it well suited for farming and ranching. Cedar Bluff Reservoir is nearby, along with the surrounding Cedar Bluff State Park.
The county also has unique chalk badlands that stand out in the Kansas landscape. About 3,000 people live in Trego County, where the welcoming community makes you feel right at home.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Trego County |
| County Seat | WaKeeney |
| Etymology | Named after Edgar P. Trego, Union captain and Civil War hero |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | WaKeeney (county seat), Ogallah, Ellis, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 283, U.S. Highway 40 |
| FIPS Code | 20-195 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,127 square miles (land: 2,126 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Graham County (North), Rooks County (Northeast), Ellis County (East), Ness County (South), Gove County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 2,800 |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.16°N, 99.87°W |
| Major Landmarks | Fort WaKeeney, Trego County Historical Society Museum, and the Monument Rocks (chalk formations) |
