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Garden City, KS

Garden City is a city in and the county seat of Finney County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 28,151. The city is home to Garden City Community College and the Lee Richardson Zoo, the largest zoological park in western Kansas.

Garden City lies on the north side of the Arkansas River in the High Plains region of the Great Plains. It is located in southwestern Kansas at the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 83, Garden City is 192 miles (309 km) west-northwest of Wichita, 204 miles (328 km) north-northeast of Amarillo, and 255 miles (410 km) southeast of Denver. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.82 square miles (22.84 km²), all land. It is the most remote city in America with a population of over 25,000.

In February 1878, James R. Fulton, William D. Fulton, and W.D.'s son, L.W. Fulton, arrived at the present site of Garden City.

The original townsite was laid out on the south half of section 18 by engineer Charles Van Trump. The land was a loose, sandy loam and covered with sagebrush and soap weeds, but there were no trees. Main Street ran directly north and south, dividing William D. and James R. Fulton's claims. As soon as they could get building materials, they erected two frame houses. William D. Fulton building on his land, on the east side of Main Street, a house one story and a half high, with two rooms on the ground and two rooms above. This was called the Occidental Hotel. William D. Fulton was the proprietor. No other houses were built in Garden City until November 1878, when James R. Fulton and L.T. Walker each put up a building. The Fultons tried to get others to settle here, but only a few came, and at the end of the first year there were only four buildings.

Following a sustained drought, irrigation arrived in Finney County in 1879, with the completion of the "Garden City Ditch". The ditch helped to launch an agricultural boom in southwestern Kansas.

Charles Jesse Jones, later known as "Buffalo" Jones, arrived in Garden City for an antelope hunt in January 1879. Before Jones returned home, the Fulton brothers procured his services to promote Garden City, especially in trying to influence the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad to put in a switchstation. The railroad agreed to place its station at Garden City. In the spring of 1879, more people began arriving to homestead in the area. During the years of 1885–1887, a rush was made for Western Kansas, and a settler arrived for every quarter section. The United States Land Office is also located in Garden City, and people go there to make filings on their land. Lawyers also arrived in Garden City. I.R. Holmes, the agent for the sale of lands of the ATSF, and Holmes' partner, A.C. McKeever, in 1885 sold thousands of acres of railroad and private land.

Garden City places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, offering residents access to comprehensive healthcare services. St. Catherine Hospital, a leading healthcare facility in the region, provides a wide range of medical services, ensuring the well-being of the community. 

Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Garden City Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Core Fitness, MM Fitness, and Elite Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Garden City, such as the Talley Trail and Harold Long Park Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Garden City, KS are Lee Richardson Zoo, Parrot Cove Water Park, and Finney County Historical Museum.

Population: 27,371 (2023). ZIP codes: 67846, 67868. Area codes: 620. Elevation: 2,828 ft (862 m). Area: 10.93 sq mi (28.32 km²).

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What is Garden City, KS famous for?

Garden City is home to Lee Richardson Zoo, the largest zoological park in western Kansas. It is also home to two regulation golf courses, a nationally recognized community college, and The Big Pool. Incorporated in 1883, Garden City currently occupies 10.8 square miles in southwest Kansas and serves a population of 30,948 people.

What is the race population in Garden City, KS?

Garden City, KS is home to a population of 27.9k people, of which 85.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 25.2% of Garden City, KS residents were born outside of the country (7.04k people). In 2022, there were 1.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.62k people) in Garden City, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.41k White (Hispanic) and 4.66k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Garden City, KS a good place to live?

Living in Garden City offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Garden City, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Garden City and residents tend to have moderate political views.

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Finney County, KS

Garden City, KS

St. Catherine Hospital

Garden City Parks and Recreation Department 

Core Fitness

MM Fitness 

Elite Fitness

Talley Trail 

Harold Long Park Loop

Lee Richardson Zoo

Parrot Cove Water Park

Finney County Historical Museum

Data USA

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