Victoria, Kansas
Founded: 1873
Incorporated: 1913
Population: 1129 (2020)

    
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Resolution C-324: Water Warning
April 18, 2024
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* Victoria is located in eastern Ellis County, just south of I-70. From the interstate, the country looks flat, but south of town the Smoky Hill River has carved a huge valley. It was settled by immigrants from two cultures and has a rich past. A historical marker on the south side of town describes its early settlers.
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Today it's a prosperous, tightly-knit community that offers traditional small town values just minutes from the nearby city of Hays and from Fort Hays State University.
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The limestone St. Fidelis Church, commonly referred to as the Cathedral of the Plains, is a magnificent Catholic church built by German settlers.
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Before the town existed, the Kansas Pacific railroad was built through here. A memorial just off old US-40 honors six laborers killed by Cheyenne Indians as they worked on the track. Click the picture for more information.
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The traditions of the German immigrants who settled here are honored with statues and a bronze tablet. Click the picture for more information.
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The home of George Grant, who introduced Aberdeen-Angus cattle to the US, still stands and is a historic site. The house is 5 miles south of town, and 2 miles east. Grant's cemetery is on the southern edge of Victoria. Click the picture for more information.
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EMERGENCY - Police - Fire - Ambulance - Dial 911
Victoria Fire Department
735-9400
Police
735-9354
Ellis County Sheriff
625-1040
City Hall
735-2259
City Shop
735-2827
Emergency Sewer
735-8133
Emergency Water
735-8133
Municipal Pool
735-2387

Siren Blasts

1 Blast - at noon and 9:00 pm everyday, and 6:45 on Fire Department meeting nights
2 Blasts - Fire South of 8th Street
3 Blasts - Fire North of 8th Street
4 Blasts - Rural Fire
The attack warning signal is a 3 to 5 minute wavering tone.
The tornado warning signal is a 3 to 5 minute steady tone.
The all clear signal is 5 short blasts.
Please Post Near Telephone

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