Why is Goodland the County Seat?
In 1887 there was a vote on which town should be the county seat. The towns in the running were Goodland, Sherman Center, Eustis and Voltaire. A first vote determined that Goodland would be county seat, but after debate and accusations that the election was decided before a vote could take place, fighting broke out. […]
Veterans of Sherman County
Sherman County has had many men and women serve in the military. Veterans in Sherman County range from the Civil War to Iraq and Afghanistan. In the earlier years men formed veteran groups and women form auxiliary groups. In town we have the V.F.W. and a memorial at the cemetery.
February’s First Week Events Approaching
Welcome February! This month at the High Plains Museum we will be offering some new activities for the public to enjoy beginning with “First Week” events. Goodland’s “First Week” is a collaborative effort between the High Plains Museum, Carnegie Arts Center and the Goodland Public Library to offer special cultural activities for all ages during […]
Black Kettle
Black Kettle was a wild horse that used to roam freely in Sherman County with a number of other wild horses before it was settled. Black Kettle became famous because it seemed no man could catch him. It was told that his mane and tail were so long that when resting they reached the ground. […]
Sentinels of the Plains: Grain Elevators
Goodland’s skyline, much like the skyline of many Great Plains towns, is marked by grain elevators. Goodland has several grain elevators along the railroad that extend along the edge of town (forming a typical “T” town shape to Goodland).
Tales from Goodland
The City of Goodland‘s Economic Development Director Michael Solomon has launched the blog “Tales from Goodland” to chronicle life and business in Goodland. Follow his blog to see stunning photography of Goodland and read colorful vignettes about the trials and exultations of living in Northwest Kansas. To find out more about Economic Development in Goodland […]