Saline County, county in Kansas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 53,926 inhabitants. The county was created 164 years ago in 1860. Its county seat is Salina.
There are 9 city/town in Saline County, KS. The largest city of Saline County is Salina with a population of 46,274. Other cities include, Assaria population 408, Gypsum population 391, Falun population 281, Brookville population 252
Saline County is located in central Kansas along Interstate 70. Here are some highlights of the cities and towns found across Saline County:
Salina is the largest city and county seat of Saline County. It was settled in 1858 and is a regional hub for trade and transportation. Major attractions include the Smoky Hill Museum, historic downtown districts, and annual events like the Smoky Hill River Festival.
Assaria is a small agricultural town northeast of Salina founded in 1871. Historic landmarks include the 1911 opera house, old country schoolhouse, and Victorian-style homes. Residents enjoy an annual Assaria Day Celebration each August.
Gypsum is named after deposits of gypsum in hills near the town site. Gypsum has served as a stop along the Union Pacific Railroad lines since the late 1800s. Today it is home to two large wind farms that generate power.
Brookville is a close-knit farming community located on the border with Ottawa County. It was settled by German-Russian Mennonite immigrants in the 1870s. Brookville is home to two Mennonite churches and hosts an annual Homecoming Picnic each summer.
Falun is an unincorporated community east of Salina established by Swedish settlers in 1868. Historic landmarks include the Falun Lutheran Church built in 1898 and old wooden grain elevators. Falun hosts a Midsummer's Day celebration in June.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saline County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Assaria | City in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America | 408 |
Brookville | Human settlement in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America | 252 |
Falun | Community in Saline County in Kansas, USA | 281 |
Glendale | Unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas | 107 |
Gypsum | City in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America | 391 |
New Cambria | Human settlement in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America | 125 |
Salina | The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. | 46,274 |
Smolan | Township in Saline County, Kansas | 203 |
Trenton | Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America | 247 |