In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1867, Barton County was established and named for Clara Barton. It is the only Kansas county named for a woman.
In 1854 the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state In 1867, Barton County was established and named for Clara Barton. It is the only Kansas county named for a woman.