Strong City
Flint Hills Center
State: Kansas
County: Chase County
Founded: 1865
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Cattle town
Strong City was a cattle shipping center in the Flint Hills. As the cattle industry diminished, the town declined. Today, it serves as the gateway to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, the last protected expanse of tallgrass prairie.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Spring-Fall
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: Half day (with preserve)
Quick Facts
- Gateway to Tallgrass Prairie
- Historic cattle shipping center
- Flint Hills beauty
Location
Address: Strong City, KS
Coordinates: 38.3833, -96.5333