Keywords Subscribe to E-Alerts ABOUT DEPARTMENTS SERVICES COMMISSIONERS HOW DO I...? Forms & Documents Minutes & Agendas Online Payments Tax Information Directory Employment NEWS AND EVENTS Morris County News Recycle Center Reminders » Patrons of the Morris County Recycle Center we are asking for your assistance to help with the process of recycling. Morris County Requirements for Face Coverings » The Morris County Health officer has issued the following order beginning at 12:01am on August 7, 2021. This order... Driver's License Updates » Starting August, 2nd 2021 a full service driver's license examiner will be in the Morris County Treasurer's Office... Events Calendar December « » S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Commission Meeting December 7, 2021 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Commission Meeting December 14, 2021 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Commission Meeting December 21, 2021 - 9:00am to 3:00pm All Upcoming Events Residents Businesses Visitors Morris County, Kansas 501 W Main Street Council Grove, KS 66846 Phone: 620-767-5518 Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Closed Saturdays and County Holidays Site map Website Disclaimer Government Websites by CivicPlus® Login

Keywords Subscribe to E-Alerts ABOUT DEPARTMENTS SERVICES COMMISSIONERS HOW DO I...? You are here Home ›› About History Morris County was originally organized as Wise County in 1855 and named for Henry A. Wise who was Governor of Virginia during John Brown's seizure of Harper’s Ferry. The county name was changed to Morris in February 1859, in honor of Thomas Morris, a United States Senator in 1832 from Ohio who was an opponent of slavery and died in 1844. Known for being the last place to stop and purchase supplies before heading west on the Santa Fe Trail, Morris County is rich in history. The ruts from the numerous wagon trains are still visible out across the scenic Flint Hills. Agricultural interests dominated the early development of Morris County and is still the prominent industry today. History Location Morris County, Kansas 501 W Main Street Council Grove, KS 66846 Phone: 620-767-5518 Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Closed Saturdays and County Holidays Site map Website Disclaimer Government Websites by CivicPlus® Login