| Garden
City, Kansas
Garden
City, Kansas is charming and
unique with an exciting, thriving spirit. Found
in the southwest corner of the state, Garden
City is the seat of Finney
County, one of the fastest growing counties
in Kansas.
A predominantly agricultural region, farming and
ranching are the mainstays of the economy,
though the manufacturing industry is quickly
discovering the area. Excellent highway systems
and a central location perfectly suited for
shipping entice new businesses to Garden City.
Founded by
pioneering brothers in 1870, Garden City was
named for the abundant crops and lush gardens
the early settlers grew. The fertile river
bottomland still provides food for its
hardworking and industrious residents. Fields of
wheat, corn, sunflowers and soybeans surround
the town, creating a wonderful serene beauty.
More cattle are fed within the Garden City
region than any other area in the world.
Garden City
townspeople celebrate their bounty with a
"3i" festival, an agricultural trade
event spotlighting irrigation, implements and
industry. The annual Beef
Empire Days is a time of fun, rodeo, and
some of the best barbecue around. The Tumbleweed
Festival is the event where the community
gathers to play music, eat and vote on the best
tumbleweed art.
According to
the Census 2000, Garden City's population was
over 28,000. The largest town in Finney County,
Garden City is the center for shopping,
commerce, and dining for the region. An enticing
selection of ethnic and local foods is served in
the many restaurants and clubs. Live bands and
theater productions perform at night, while
conventions and seminars take place in the
daytime. Known as the southwestern Kansas
regional trade center, many events and
tournaments are held here.
St.
Catherine's Hospital provides the latest in
health care for the entire area. This excellent
institute is equipped with all the latest
technology. Kansas residents pride themselves on
having an excellent school
system, and the Garden
City Community College gives the best in
higher education. Local businesses thrive with
the conscientious and productive labor force.
Industries involved in gas and oil production,
water well technology, plastics and irrigation
systems flourish here.
Over forty
religious denominations are actively worshipped
in Garden City, Kansas, showing the spirit of
tolerance and acceptance in the community.
Widely known for being family oriented, the Garden
City Recreation Commission offers an
abundance of sports and creative arts programs
for the children.
Garden
City, Kansas is large enough to support a
dynamic economy, and small enough to feel like
home. The crime rate and unemployment rate have
always been low, and city planners work hard, as
future growth emerges, to keep their beautiful
community strong and safe.
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