Grinnell
KansasOnce a town settled by railroad workers, buffalo hunters, and Civil War Veterans, Grinnell, Kansas became and has remained a thriving rural community. It was named after the Union Veteran Captain Grinnell. History depicts a heated dispute over which side of the railroad tracks the town should have been built on, and the South side eventually won. During the 1890s many settlers were forced to leave the area due to the drought, but because of the picturesque and appealing location, many returned to Grinnell when times were more prosperous. This prosperity continues to grow in Grinnell, Kansas with residential expansion and business progression. Many of the graduates that once graced the halls of Grinnell High School carry with them a long-lasting sense of pride and tradition. A golf course, a walking trail, and the yearly Grinnell After Harvest Festival are all modern attractions. Ever-changing seasons, plentiful harvests, beautiful sunsets, and hometown courtesies are what you can expect in Grinnell. With a colorful history and a vibrant future, Grinnell, Kansas, just north of I-70, should be your next destination!
- 2nd oldest town in Gove County, Kansas
- One of the earliest thriving businesses was buying and shipping buffalo bones
- First store owned and operated by John Corrette
- Peak years for Grinnell were following World War I.
- 1882 – First Catholic Church built north of the tracks
- First newspaper started in 1886 – named “The People’s Press”
- Christian Church built south of the tracks in 1900
- Jacob Mather organized Methodist Church in early 1900’s
- 1905 – new grade school was built
- 1929 – high school building completed
- 1968 – Grinnell High School and Grinnell Grade School unified with Angelus and Coin to become Unified School District 291.
Read more about Grinnell KS History
Honors
2015 1A State Volleyball Champs – Wheatland High School
Sportsmanship Award – Kansas State High School Activities Association recognized Wheatland/Grinnell cheerleaders, student-althetes, coaches and the entire Wheatland/Grinnell community during both the girls’ & boys’ basketball team qualifications of the State Tournament for 2015!
Founded: 1880
Population: 264
County: Gove
Zip Code: 67738
Elevation: 2,910 ft
Average Temperature:
Summer: 75°
Fall: 52°
Winter: 30°
Spring: 52°
Average Annual Rainfall: 24″
Days of Sunshine: 237 days
Location:
1 mile North of Interstate 70
Colby, KS: 35 miles West on I-70
Denver, CO: 276 miles West on I-70
Hays, KS: 75 miles East on I-70
Kansas City, KS: 337 miles East on I-70
Recycling Available:
Trailer across the street from fire station – 413 S. Adams
City Council Members:
Adam Teeter, Mayor
Walt Dickman, Council
Daryl Dickman, Council
Tyson Dilka, Council
Dennis Moos, Council
Chris Teeter, Council
Greg Goetz, City Clerk
Jackie Teeter, City Treasurer
Churches
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
308 S Monroe
Grinnell, KS 67738
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Angelus KS 67748
5 Miles North/3 miles west via county Road
United Methodist Church
402 S Adams
Grinnell, KS 67738
Parks
City Park:
Basketball Courts
Ball Field
Frisbee Golf
Walking trail with exercise equipment area
2 playgrounds
Swing sets
Shelter houses with electricity
Utilities
City of Grinnell – Water & Sewer
785-824-3211
Gove County Clerk – Trash
785-938-2300
Midwest Energy Inc. – Electricity & Gas
800-222-3121
S&T Telephone – Phone, TV, Internet
785-671-8930
Clubs & Organizations
Angelus 4-H Club
Cow Paddy Golf Club
Friends of Grinnell, Inc.
GAP – Grinnell Activities Program
GAB/PRIDE & Youth Pride
Grinnell After Harvest Festival
Grinnell/Angelus Area Heritage Center
Grinnell High School Alumni Association
Grinnell Senior Center
Grinnell Volunteer Fire Department
Knights of Columbus #2773
St. Ann’s Altar Society
St. Paul’s Daughters of Isabella
VFW Post #2864 – Veterans, Men’s Auxiliary, Women’s Auxiliary
Community Services
Emergency: 911
Fire: 911
Ambulance: 911
Sheriff: 911
City Office:
City of Grinnell
785.824.3211
Mon-Fri: 8am – 12pm
Post Office:
785.824.3242
Library:
Moore Family Library
91 S. Adams
Grinnell, KS 67738
785.824.3885
Mon & Wed: 4-6 pm
Sat: 9:30-11:30 am
Cemetery:
Immaculate Conception Cemetery
300 N. Ferris
Grinnell, KS 67738
Grinnell Township Cemetery
500 N. Third
Grinnell, KS 67738
St. Paul’s Cemetery
Angelus, KS 67748
Senior Center:
105 S. Adams
Grinnell, KS 67738
785.824.3228
Golden Prairie District – K-State Research and Extensions
Recreation
Blue Aces Machine Pitch
Blue Thunder Machine Pitch
Cow Paddy Golf Course
Summer T-Ball
Summer Weight Lifting: Grades 5-12 @ WHS
Open Basketball: City Park
Mens Basketball: Wed Nights @ WHS
Movies in the park
Sunday Open Gym (Fall/Winter): Shooting hoops @ WHS
Walking Trail
Area Attractions
Hays Regional Airport – 68 miles
Camping – 15 miles
Fishing – 30 miles
Hunting – Local
Movie Theaters – 12 minutes
Swimming – 12 minutes
Waterskiing – 60 minutes