Meade County was organized November 4, 1885 and was named in honor of Major-General George C. Meade, United States Army, who died in 1872.

County Seat: Meade, Kansas

Date organized: November 4, 1885

County History:

1. Old Meade county History 
2. A History of Meade County Kansas on Google Books 

Historic Landmarks, State, National:

1. Dalton Gang Hideout 
2. Meade State Park 

County Historical Society:

Meade County Historical Society

Websites about the county:

1. Meade County Government 
2. City of Meade,Kansas 
3. City of Fowler, Kansas 
4. City of Plains, Kansas 
5. Meade County Positive Pursuits