Volga German settlers began arriving in Ellis County in the mid-1870's. These frontier settlers were so named because prior to coming to the United States they had settled along the Volga River in Rus... Fort Hays State University opened in 1902 as the Western Branch of the Kansas Normal School. For the first two years classes were held at the Fort site. In 1904 the first stone building, Picken Hall, was completed on the "flats"
Hays, KS Education CentersPete "Fritz" Felten, Jr. was born and raised in Hays. Pete was a track star and expert swimmer in high school and spent one year at Fort Hays State College. His interest in art and sculpting began during his time of service in the U.S. Navy between 1952 and 1956
Hays, KS ArtsBickle/Schmidt Sports Complex 1376 Hwy 40 Hays, KS 67601 785-623-2650 Fax: 785-623-2650 Construction of the Bickle/Schmidt Sports Complex began in 2010 and completed in the fall of 2011. This brand new facility sits on 120
Hays, KS Sports ComplexesThe short lived town of Rome was established in May of 1867, which was approximately 3-4
Hays, KS Ghost TownsRolling Plains Motor Speedway - RPM'S Ellis County Fairgrounds 1344 Fairground Road Hays, KS 67601 785-639-RACE (7223) Promoter, Rod Bencken, 785-672-0123 Track email info@rpmspeedway.net Hours: Varies - Races generally start at 7:30 pm Admission: Call for gate fees.
Hays, KS RacingCity Park - Located on East 3rd