Kiowa County

Carved out of Bent County in 1889, Kiowa County is a rural, agricultural area with a rich and varied history. Located in southeastern Colorado in the heart of the Great Plains, Kiowa County was originally dominated by cattle ranches; however, farming quickly became just as important. The construction of the Missouri Pacific Railroad in the late 1880s sparked the growth of towns in Kiowa County, bringing a variety of ambitious settlers facing many challenges. Confronted with a well-documented drought cycle in the semiarid climate, the settlers persevered to establish schools and businesses and to create homes. Although Kiowa County never became home to a booming metropolis as early residents dreamed, the county s citizens take pride in a rich history and strive to preserve it."

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 08/16/2010
ISBN: 9780738580937
Pages: 127
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.64w x 0.33d