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

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Temporary County Coordinator: Rebecca Maloney maloneys7193@gmail.com

COUNTY FORMATION

Stanton County was first was created on March 20, 1873. Hamilton County absorbed it for a short time. Restoring the original boundaries in 1887, Stanton County was formally reestablished. It was named in honor of Edwin Stanton, US Secretary of War during the Civil War.

Johnson City is the County Seat.

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