Treasurer:
Sheri J. Weeks Services Available:
Driver's Education License As of Jan 1, 2006, all CDL's must be handled in Full Service Stations (Pratt on Thursdays, Wichita any time.) Open during Lunch Hour Provide Vehicle Tax Information |
Office Locations
Main Office: 118 East Washington, Medicine Lodge, Kansas - Courthouse Driver's License: 118 East Washington, Medicine Lodge, Kansas - Courthouse Office Hours:
Main Office: 8:30 - 5:00 / Monday - Friday - Open during lunch Driver's License: 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. / Monday - Friday - Open during lunch Main Number: (620) 886-3775 |
Interesting Facts
Organized in 1873, Barber County whose county seat is Medicine Lodge, was named in honor of Thomas W.Barber, a Free State settler of Douglas County, who was killed in consequence of the political troubles, near Lawrence, December 6, 1855. (the county was originally named in the statute as "Barbour," but was corrected by special act of the Legislature in 1883.)
Barber County's beautiful Gyp Hills offer scenic views straight out of a Technicolor movie. Highway US 160 passes through this area and there is a marked scenic route to take you by some of the best places.
Most of the county is hilly, and the economy is based on ranching, petroleum, and mining.
Carrie Nation began her crusade against saloons in Kiowa. Her home in Medicine Lodge is now a museum.
Medicine Lodge was the site of a famous gathering of Indian tribes to make a treaty with the U. S government.
Barber County's beautiful Gyp Hills offer scenic views straight out of a Technicolor movie. Highway US 160 passes through this area and there is a marked scenic route to take you by some of the best places.
Most of the county is hilly, and the economy is based on ranching, petroleum, and mining.
Carrie Nation began her crusade against saloons in Kiowa. Her home in Medicine Lodge is now a museum.
Medicine Lodge was the site of a famous gathering of Indian tribes to make a treaty with the U. S government.