This emblem symbolizing the history
of Decatur County, Kansas depicts important entities in the present and past
history of our county. It includes a sod house, first permanent dwelling of the
pioneer families who gave birth to an agricultural empire. The wheat and milo
heads in the surrounding border are representative of the principal grain crops
of the area. The windmill dominates the horizon even today and symbolizes the
wise use of waterpower for irrigation and domestic needs.
A modified long horn steer is typical of the thousands of herds that
crossed this county on the Ogallala Trail and also reminds us of the importance
of livestock in past, present and future economies.
No logo of our county would be complete without reference to
theĀ LastĀ Indian Raid in Kansas occurring here in 1878. The pictured
Indian brave brings this to mind. The final item, the sunflowers are typical,
and no sight more breath taking than the many fields of golden blossoms in full
bloom in late summer.