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COUNTY FORMATION

Ness County was originally created in 1867, but was expanded to the west and organized in 1873. It was named in honor of Noah V. Ness, a 7th Kansas Cavalry soldier during the Civil War.

Smallwood was the first county seat. Ness City became the permanent county seat in 1883, after a heated 3-year battle with Sidney and Clarina.