Wallace County, Kansas
Wallace County is located way out in western Kansas, with Sharon Springs serving as the county seat. It’s about as rural as it gets.
The county has one of the lowest population densities in the state. In terms of population, it’s the second-least-populous county in Kansas, with just over 1,500 residents.
Agriculture is the way of life here. Wallace County is also steeped in frontier history, with sites like Fort Wallace offering a reminder of the Old West. To sum it up, this county has more space than people, that’s for sure.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Wallace County |
| County Seat | Sharon Springs |
| Etymology | Named in honor of W.H.L. Wallace, prominent Union Civil War general |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Sharon Springs (county seat), Wallace, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 40, U.S. Highway 27, Kansas Highway 25 |
| FIPS Code | 20-199 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,585 square miles (land: 1,584 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Sherman County (North), Logan County (East), Wichita County (Southeast), Greeley County (South), Cheyenne County, Colorado (West), Kit Carson County, Colorado (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MST) |
| Population | 1,800 |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.88°N, 101.42°W |
| Major Landmarks | Monument Rocks (a National Natural Landmark), and the Wallace County Historical Society Museum |
