Cities & Towns in Barton County, KS
Barton County, county in Missouri, United States of America. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,658 inhabitants. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855. Its county seat is Lamar.
There are 1 city/town in Barton County, KS. The largest city of Barton County is Olmitz with a population of 105.
Olmitz
Olmitz, City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America
Barton County is located in central Kansas along the Arkansas River. Some of the main cities and towns in Barton County include:
Great Bend - Great Bend is the largest city and county seat of Barton County. It has a population of around 15,000 residents. Great Bend hosts the Kansas State Fair and is home to the Golden Belt Bull Bash rodeo event. The city has a historic downtown with shops and restaurants. Major employers are the oil industry and agriculture.
Hoisington - With a population of around 3,000, Hoisington is the second largest city in Barton County. The town was named after John Hoisington, a Great Bend newspaper editor. **Hoisington is home to the Kansas Originals Museum showcasing Made in Kansas products.**
Ellinwood - Ellinwood has a population of around 2,000 residents. The town's economy relies heavily on agriculture and oil production. Ellinwood has multiple churches and a small historic downtown area. The Rock Island Railroad Depot in Ellinwood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Claflin - Claflin is a small Barton County town with about 700 residents. The local economy includes agriculture and oil production. Claflin has an old schoolhouse museum and hosts an annual BarBQ contest.
Some other small towns in Barton County include Albert, Olmitz, and Susank. Most of the towns were established in the late 1800s along railroad lines. Agriculture and oil production continue to drive the economy across Barton County's cities and towns.
All Barton County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barton County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Olmitz | City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America | 105 |
