Founded: 1877 Population: (2000) 425, the population in 1910 was 300. a net increase of 125 in 91 years. Elevation: 1460 ft. Linn is located in
Washington County in north central Kansas between
Washington, (County Seat) and
Clay Center on Highway 15.
Linn has a local newspaper, Linn-Palmer Record. The local economy is Agricultural. The geography of Washington County is rolling hills of cropland and pastureland with beautiful creeks and rivers throughout the county. The main farm crops grown here are grain sorghum, wheat, soybeans and corn. Hog and cattle production is prevalent throughout the county.
Washington County is known for its good hunting grounds. Hunters from as far away as North Carolina come to hunt in this County.