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IN THIS SECTION:

Dickinson County population: 19,132

Communities with population over 500:

Abilene (County Seat)
Population: 6,397
Commute to Fort Riley: 35 miles

Herington
Population: 2,469
Commute to Fort Riley: 35 miles

Chapman
Population: 1,241
Commute to Fort Riley: 21 miles

Solomon
Population: 1,072
Commute to Fort Riley: 45 miles

Enterprise
Population: 836
Commute to Fort Riley: 30 miles

 
 

Dickinson County

Dickinson County was organized in 1857 and named in honor of Daniel S. Dickinson, who was a Senator from the State of New York.  Dickinson introduced resolutions respecting territorial government and embodying the doctrine of popular sovereignty, which were incorporated in the Bill for the organization of Kansas Territory. Currently, Dickinson County is perhaps best known for its many museums and attractions, include the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library.

   map of Dickinson County

The Dickinson County seat is Abilene, whose reputation as the “wickedest & wildest town in the west” developed when hundreds of cowboys arrived in town along the historic Chisholm Trail during the late 1800s. Today, while Abilene’s history has been well preserved in its quality museums and beautifully restored historic homes, life in Abilene has become much more civilized.

Abilene has a diverse economic base, which is supported both by manufacturing and a growing service industry. Thousands of visitors from around the world travel to Abilene each year to tour its historic attractions and shop in its unique antique and gift shops.

County/City Contact Information

106 North Broadway

Herington, Kansas 67449

(785) 258-2115

Dickinson County Libraries

Dickinson County Museums

  • Abilene Public Library Doll Collection
    209 N. W. 4th Street
    Abilene, Kansas 67410
    (785) 263-3082
    No admission fee - WPA American fashion; Mamie Eisenhower & Davis Sisters collections

  • Dickinson County Historical Museum
    412 S. Campbell
    Abilene, Kansas 67410
    (785) 263-2681
    8:30am-4:30pm, extended summer hours; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.
    Admission - life on the plains during the American pioneer movement

  • Eisenhower Library & Museum
    200 S.E. 4th Street
    Abilene, KS 67410
    (785) 263-4751
    Library: 9am-4:45pm Daily;   Museum & Visitors Center: 8am-5:45pm;   Chapel: 7:30am-dusk

  • Greyhound Hall of Fame
    407 S. Buckeye
    Abiliene, KS 67410
    (785) 263-3000 or 1-800-932-7881
    9am-5pm, 7 days week; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
    Donation - Greyhound history, dating back to 5,000 B. C.; miniature racetrack

  • Kansas Auto Racing Museum
    1205 Manor Rd.
    Chapman, KS 67431
    (785) 922-6644

  • Lebold Mansion
    106 N. Vine Street
    Abilene, KS 67410
    (785) 263-4356
    Admission - built in 1880 by C. H. Lebold, banker, politician, land agent, entrepreneur. Listed on the national register of historic places.

  • Museum of Independent Telephony  
    412 S. Campbell
    Abilene, KS 67410
    (785) 263-2681
    8:30am-4:30pm; extended summer hours; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.
    Admission - early independent telephone system history & displays

  • Old Abilene Town & Museum
    S. E. 6th at Buckeye
    Abilene, KS 67410
    (785) 263-4194
    Open early spring to late fall during daylight hours
    Donation - Re-creates cowtown Abilene; Can-can girls, gunfights, stage coach rides, Memorial-Labor Days

  • Seelye Mansion & Museum
    1104 N. Buckeye
    Abilene, KS 67410
    (785) 263-1084
    A beautiful Georgian home built in the early 1900's

  • Tri-County Historical Museum
    800 South Broadway
    Herington, KS 67449
    (785) 258-2842

  • Vintage Fashion Museum
    212 N. Broadway
    Abilene, KS 67410
    (785) 263-7997
    Open Mon.-Sat. 10am- 4pm; Sunday 1-4pm; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day
    Admission - fashions from 1870's to 1970's; special exhibits & programs

Dickinson County School Systems

Dickinson County Newspapers

Dickinson County Offices

Convention & Visitors Bureau

201 NW Second

(800) 569-5915

17 North Broadway

Herington, KS 67449

(785) 258-2271

 

 

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