|
|
Organized in 1874.
County seat LaCrosse.
In memory of
Alexander Rush, Captain of Company H, Second
Colored Infantry, killed April 3, 1864
at Jenkins Ferry, Ark.
|
Map and text from History of Kansas,
Noble Prentis, (Winfield: E.P. Greer. 1899)
|
The Special Collections of the Ablah Library
at WSU contain historical images of
Bison,
La Crosse,
Liebenthal,
McCracken, and
Nekoma,
The Kansas State Historical Society has
historical data
for Rush County online including a rich bibliography and lists of
cemeteries, post offices, and newspapers.
William G. Cutler's
History of Kansas, first published
in 1883, tells about
early Rush County.
Cities, Towns, & Villages of Rush County
2000
Town Population ZIP Year Elevation
================= ========== ========= ==== =========
Alexander 75 67513 2065
Bison 235 67520 1888 2011
Hargrave 2175
La Crosse 1,376 67548 1876 2060
Liebenthal 111 67553 1876 1976
Loretta 2001
McCracken 211 67556 2141
Nekoma 67559 2036
Otis 325 67565 2035
Rush Center 176 67575 1995
Schaffer 1949
Timken 83 67582 1963
Census Bureau Profile & Map
Special Places in Rush County
- St. Mary's Church (1924) in McCracken is a beautiful ornate dark
brick building with stone arches and trim. Located on Ash Street
at the north edge of town, it's one of the first features
that you can see as you approach
the town from the north.
- Saint Joseph's Church in Liebenthal, built of "post rock",
was dedicated in 1905. The old parochial school and rectory
are also built of limestone.
- St. Mary' s Church in Loretta was built in 1927. Father Stutz, who originated from Switzerland, was the parish's
first priest. Because of this Swiss background, he recommended the church be a replica of one you might see in Switzerland.
Numerous religious vocations have originated from this parish. The church was an active parish until 1987 when it then
became a Shrine. Visitors are always welcome.
|
St. Joseph's Church, Liebenthal, KS
|
Special Events in Rush County
- The highly-rated McCracken Rodeo is held in early July. Local high school reunions are scheduled in conjunction with the rodeo.
- The Rush County Fair is held in La Crosse in August.
- Rush Center celebrates St. Patricks Day with a parade, a dance, lunches,
dinners, and other special events.
- Every May, La Crosse hosts the Barbed Wire Swap Meet.
The headquarters of the Kansas Barbed Wire Collectors Association
is at the Barbed Wire Museum.
Rush County School Systems
- USD 395 La Crosse "Leopards" (785) 222-2505 La Crosse, McCracken
- USD 403 Otis-Bison "Cougars" (620) 923-4661 Albert
Hospitals
- Rush County Memorial Hospital (785) 222-2545
8th & Locust / La Crosse, KS 67548
Libraries
- Bison Community Library (785) 356-4803
202 Main / P. O. Box 406 / Bison, KS 67520
- Barnard Library (785) 222-2826
521 Elm Street / La Crosse, KS 67548
- McCracken Public Library (785) 394-2444
303 Main / P. O. Box 125 / McCracken, KS 67556
- Otis Community Library (785) 387-2403
122 S. Main / Box 7 / Otis, KS 67565
Museums
- Barbed
Wire Museum (785) 222-9900 More than 500 varieties
120 West First Street / La Crosse, Kansas 67548
- The Post Rock Museum
202 West First Street / P.O. Box 473 / La Crosse, KS 67548
- Rush County Historical Museum (785) 222-2719 In old depot
202 West First Street / P.O. Box 473 / La Crosse, KS 67548
- McCracken Historical Museum 785-394-2540 or 785-394-2446
P. O. Box 342, McCracken, KS 67556-0342
In old rock jail - open by appointment
- Nekoma Bank Museum (785) 222-2719
202 West First Street / La Crosse, KS 67548
Newspapers
- Rush County News (785) 222-2555
112 W. 8th / La Crosse, KS 67548
- Utica Star Courier (785) 391-2235
332 N. Mary / Utica, KS 67584
More Data About Rush County
Genealogy
Rush County Offices
For more about Rush County contact:
- La Crosse Chamber of Commerce (785) 222-2639
905 Main / La Crosse, KS 67548
- Rush County Economic Development (785) 222-2808
715 Elm / La Crosse, KS 67548
