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Elk County KSGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the Kansas county. It is a member of KSGenWeb, which is a member of USGenWeb®. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of Elk County ancestors.

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County Coordinator: Norma Hass normahass01@gmail.com

COUNTY FORMATION

Elk County was formed March 25, 1875, acquiring its territory from a portion of Howard County. It was named after the Elk River, which bisects the county from northwest to southeast.

Howard is the county seat.