Kiowa County

Carved out Bent Country in 1889, Kiowa Country is a rural, agriculture area with a rich and varied history. Located in southeastern Colorado in the heart of the Great Plains, Kiowa Country was originally dominated by cattle ranches; however, farming quickly became just as important. The construction of the Missouri Pacific Railroad in the late 1880s sparked the growth of towns in Kiowa Country, bringing a variety of ambitious settlers facing many challenges. Confronted with a well-documente...