Founded: 1884, Population: 301, Elevation: 2680 ft. Ingalls is located in the Southwest Region of the state, in Gray County. The Arkansas River runs west to east, north of town. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe R. R tracked through Ingalls. The town is named for John J. Ingalls, then a US Senator from Kansas, who created the state motto Ad astra per asperaand wrote the poem "Opportunity". Despite the danger, on the old Santa Fe Trail, the Middle Crossing, (Various points in the Cimarron-Ingalls area), was used the most.
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02/22 Coming to The area
Wild West Festival Hays City KS July3-6 A typical Kansas fair -- parade, big name music stars, games, demonstrations, competitions and shows, including fireworks.
Dodge City Days Dodge City KS July26-August4 The 10-day celebration hosts more than 50 events including Q-97 FM DODGE CITY DAYS COUNTRY Concert,
the top-rated Dodge City Days Rodeo,
a 2-day Indoor Craft show with over 200 crafters from a 10-state area,
KidFest, and
Professional Barbecue Contest.
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