Midwest

Hays

Ellis County, KS

Population

21,111

Walk Score

83 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$852

Median home value

$211,100

Founded

1867

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Chestnut Street Historic District (Additional Documentation) · listed 2008
  • Chestnut Street Historic District (Boundary Increase II) · listed 2022
  • Justus Bissing, Jr. Historic District · listed 2004
  • Pawnee Tipi Ring Site and Golden Spring Beach
  • Pawnee Tipi Ring Site and Golden Spring Beach · listed 2018

Notable landmarks

  • Chestnut Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 2011
  • Drees House · listed 2001
  • First Presbyterian Church · listed 1973
  • Fort Hays · listed 1971
  • Gallagher House · listed 2001
  • Mermis, J.A., House · listed 2009
  • Phillip Hardware Store · listed 1982
  • St. Joseph's Church and Parochial School · listed 2008
  • Washington Grade School · listed 2021

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