Ellis County, KS
Welcome to Ellis County.
Our county is made up of communities with a rich pioneer heritage and a vision for a promising future. Ellis County serves as a regional hub for Northwest Kansas in providing financial, medical, educational, and professional services. In addition, our strong oil and agricultural production profiles Ellis County as a leader in these fields.
Explore Ellis County
Ellis Co. Historical Museum
The Ellis County Historical Society Museum preserves and illustrates local history by housing exhibits of artifacts, collections of documents, photographs, manuscripts and other archival materials that reflect this region's past. The museum displays over 25,000
Hays, KS MuseumsPlymouth Stone Schoolhouse
When the Germans settled on the Kansas high plains over a century ago, after homesteading their farm and establishing a church, the next priority was to build a schoolhouse. This schoolhouse was originally built in Russell County in the 1870'
Hays, KS Historic SchoolhousesK.S.U. Ag Research Center
The 1895 Kansas legislature declared, "The experience of the settlers of the settlers upon the plains of western Kansas has demonstrated conclusively that agriculture cannot be pursued with profit under existing natural conditions."
Hays, KS Education CentersHays F.E.E.T Trail - Walking/Hiking/Biking Trails
There are four locations in Hays to take advantage of walking trails, trek out on a biking path, hike along the creek or enjoy a leisurely walk. The Hays Medical Center Fitness Trail is located behind the Hays Medical Center (2220 Canterbury Drive) and just east of the employee/
Hays, KS ParksSt. Mary's Church
The cornerstone of this magnificient church was laid on June 27, 1909 being of black granite (1'x2'x2'6") and weighing nearly 1000 pounds. About the middle of August 1911, the church building was ready for occupancy though far from completed or furnished inside.
Ellis, KS Historic ChurchesBlue Sky Minature Horse Farm
Donna and Marion Schmidt have operated their working horse farm for over 10 years and enjoy visiting with groups about this special breed of horses. Not to be confused with Shetland ponies, miniature horses are much like regular horses, except they are only 26-33"
Hays, KS Education CentersSternberg Museum of Natural History
Within the four story domed museum, you will find a recreated day 88 million years ago when the mighty Tyrannosaurus haunted the land and Kansas was covered by an inland sea.
Hays, KS MuseumsBickle/Schmidt Sports Complex
Bickle/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 ComplexesHistoric Hays Driving Tour
A self-guided driving tour to over 30 locations throughout the community provides the opportunity to see some of the most important landmarks, historic sites and points of interest in Hays. The tour begins at 27th &
Hays, KS Historic MarkersFarmers Market and Fresh Produce Market
Hays Farmers Market Parking Lot - 27th & Vine Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings June through October Hours: Sat 8-noon, Wed 5-8 pm Admission: Free Local farmers and gardeners sell a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, farm products and baked goods Fresh Produce Market 2900
Hays, KS Farmers Markets