Great Bend, KS
Music connected to Great Bend
About Great Bend
- • Actress Beulah Bondi, known for classic Hollywood roles, was born in Great Bend.
- • The automated oil lease reporting system, WellDatabase, was founded in Great Bend.
- • Its location on the Santa Fe Trail helped Great Bend become a vital trading hub.
- • A 1900s-era opera house was moved and repurposed as a private residence.
- • The Arkansas River flood of 1951 caused significant damage and spurred levee construction.
- • Named in 1872 for the large bend in the Arkansas River, it was incorporated in 1886.
- • With about 15,000 residents, its population is similar to that of Hays, Kansas.
- • Its elevation is 1,837 feet, providing expansive views of the surrounding plains.
- • Agriculture, especially wheat farming, remains a key economic driver in the region.
- • A sense of community and quiet pride permeates the atmosphere.
- • Kansas City Chiefs games are a major draw, a few hours east of Great Bend.
- • Great Bend High School has won multiple state championships in various sports.
Artists From Great Bend
Songs About Great Bend
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I saw the arkansas
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