Harper County, Kansas

Harper County
Harper County Courthouse in Anthony (2015)
Location within the U.S. state of Kansas
Kansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°12′N 98°05′W / 37.200°N 98.083°W / 37.200; -98.083
Country United States
State Kansas
FoundedFebruary 26, 1867
Named afterMarion Harper
SeatAnthony
Largest cityAnthony
Area
  Total
803 sq mi (2,080 km2)
  Land801 sq mi (2,070 km2)
  Water1.5 sq mi (4 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
5,485
  Estimate 
(2023)
5,435
  Density6.8/sq mi (2.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code620
Congressional district4th
WebsiteHarperCountyKS.gov

Harper County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and most populous city is Anthony. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 5,485. The county was named for Sergeant Marion Harper of the 2nd Kansas Cavalry, who died in battle during the Civil War.