Kiowa County was created on May 3 1889. taking its name for the Kiowa Indians, is located on the eastern edge of Colorado.

The Missouri Pacific Railroad cross the Kansas border in 1887 during the Colorado Gold Rush.

Several small camps for railroad workers were establish. Though over a dozen started only three incorporated towns remain today. Sheridan Lake, Eads and Haswell. Towner, Brandon, Chivington and Arlington still support citizen without the vantage of city government.

East of Chivington is the location of the Sand Creek Massacre atrocities.  A dedication on April 28,2007 officially establishing the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site.

Kiowa County has a total area of 1786 square miles. The population total is around 1600. Farming and Ranching is the main industry.

To the south of Eads lies the Great Plains Reservoirs bearing Cheyenne Indian names.

The wide open spaces makes Kiowa County a perfect place for outdoor activity. From camping to hunting to wildlife watching.

There is a on going county wide effort to  preserve the history and to up date services at the same time.