Records from Gove County

Abstract: This collection contains paper and microfilmed records from Gove County dated 1895-1957. The microfilmed records include ordinances and minutes from the Grinnell City Council. Paper records include a warranty deed between the Union Pacific Railroad Company and William Moore. Records from the sheriff's office include orders to destroy intoxicating liquors, lists of qualified voters for Baker Township, prisoner receipt certificates from the State Penitentiary and State Industrial Reformatory, court files, and Union Pacific Files.

Administrative History: Gove County was established on March 11, 1868. It was named in honor of Capt. Grenville L. Gove of Co. G, Eleventh Kansas Cavalry, who died 7 Nov 1864. Its county seat is Gove City and the most populous city is Quinter. Townships include Baker, Gaeland, Gove, Grainfield, Grinnell, Jerome, Larrabee, Lewis, and Payne.

[Kansas State Historical Society. "Kansas Counties - Gove County, Kansas." http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_counties/view/county:GO (accessed 22 December 2010.)]