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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Holiday Closure - Memorial Day

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Ellis County offices will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen normal business hours on Tuesday, May 30th.

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

Ellis County NW Business Corridor Project - Road Closure

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The Northwest Business Corridor will begin once again. Road construction along 230th Avenue will be closed at times to through traffic. 

For more information contact the Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge Division at 785-628-9455. Your co...

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Posted on: August 8, 2017

City of Hays

Downtown Hays

Hays is the county seat of Ellis County and the largest city in northwestern Kansas. It has the amenities you’d expect in a larger city but the charm and friendliness of a small town.

Plenty of cultural events keep residents and visitors busy yea...

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Posted on: August 8, 2017

City of Ellis

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Ellis is located 16 miles west of Hays on I-70. This historic Kansas Railroad town features museums, parks, several ball diamonds, outdoor basketball courts and a nine hole grass green golf course. Big Creek winds through the community which provides scen...

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Posted on: August 8, 2017

City of Schoenchen

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The city of Schoenchen is located one-half mile west of U.S. Highway 183, and roughly 11 miles south of Hays. The town has a population of 206 as of 2016.  To find out more about this quiet small town check them out at German Capital of Kansas.

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Posted on: August 8, 2017

City of Victoria

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Victoria, population 1214 as of the 2010 census, is 11 miles east of Hays on I-70. The town is know for having one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas, Basilica of St. Fidelis, commonly known as The Cathedral of the Plains. 

Victoria is the home of George ...

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Posted on: August 8, 2017

Other Communities

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Take time to explore the small communities and sites in Ellis County.

Antonino

Catharine

Munjor

Pfeifer

Vincent

Walker

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