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IN THIS SECTION:

Clay County population: 8,597

Communities with population over 500:

Clay Center: County Seat
Population: 4,405
Commute to Fort Riley: 38 miles

Wakefield
Population: 838
Commute to Fort Riley: 27 miles

 
 

Clay County

Clay County was organized in 1866 and was named in honor of the distinguished Kentucky statesman, Henry Clay, who was chosen United States Senator in 1806. Today, Clay County prides itself on its natural beauty and its friendly communities.

  map of Clay County

Clay Center, the county seat, is one of the best kept secrets in the heartland, with beautiful and safe tree-lined streets, antique and unique gift shops galore, and eateries offering down-home, up-scale or fast food cooking. While offering many of the same amenities as larger communities, such as an Arts Council which brings performing arts to town, a historical museum, a zoo, organized recreation, a theatre, a youth center and quality retirement housing, Clay Center also provides an atmosphere not often found in larger places. The pride of the community is reflected in the care given to keep the town clean, safe and enjoyable for people of all ages.

County/City Contact Information

427 Court

Clay Center, KS 67432

785-632-5454

609 Grove Street

Wakfield, KS 67487

785-461-5886

Clay County Libraries

  • Clay Center Carnegie Library
    706 Sixth Street
    Clay Center, KS 67432
    (785) 632-3889

  • Clifton Public Library
    104 E. Parallel / Box J
    Clifton, KS 66937-0309
    (785) 455-2222

  • Green Public Library
    Dixon Ave
    Green, KS 67447

  • Frank Dieter Memorial Library
    107 Weda
    PO Box 155
    Longford, KS 67458
    (785) 388-2237

  • Julie Thomas Memorial Library
    Main St
    PO Box 133
    Morganville, KS 67468

  • Wakefield Public Library
    207 Third
    Box 348
    Wakefield, KS 67487-0348
    (785) 461-5510

Clay County Museums

  • Clay County Museum
    2121 7th Street
    Clay Center, KS 67432
    (785) 632-3786

  • Wakefield Museum
    604 6th Street
    Wakefield, KS 67487
    (785) 461-5516

Clay County School Systems

Hospitals

Clay County Newspapers

Clay County Offices

 

 

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