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Founded: 1871, Population: (2000) 15,345, Elevation: 1849 ft. Located in the South Central Region of the state, in Barton County, (County Seat), northwest of Hutchinson. Situated along US Highway 281 on the banks of the Arkansas River near Cheyenne Bottoms and Fort Zarah. Great Bend is the largest city in the county. The square is the focal point for many local festivals scheduled throughout the year including concerts, dances and ice skating in the winter. There are picnic areas, a fishing lake, lighted softball and baseball diamonds, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, a BMX bike park, skate board park and a local zoo. Special Events in Great Bend include:
Great Bend Fourth of July Fireworks
Ellinwood's After Harvest Festival is held the third week in July.
Art The Shafer Gallery |
Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Lizzie's Cottage |
Education Barton County Community College |
Golf Days Inn Great Bend |
Kansas Counties Barton County |
Public Libraries Great Bend Public Library | Great Bend Public Library |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Best Western Angus Inn | Best Western Angus Inn | Holiday Inn | Super 8 Great Bend KS | Travelers Budget Inn |
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Schremmer Realty, Auction, and Appraisers |
Science Great Bend-Weather |
Transportation Great Bend Municipal Airport |
Wildlife Viewing Animal Medical Center | Brit Spaugh Park and Zoo | Cheyenne Bottoms |
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