Hill City, Kansas

Hill City is a city in Graham County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Graham County. In 2010, 1,474 people lived there.
History.
The first settlement at Hill City was made in 1876. This makes it the oldest town in Graham County. The community was named after W. R. Hill, a first settler. Hill City was platted in 1878. The first post office in Hill City was created in September 1878. Hill City was designated county seat in 1880. By 1915, Hill City had 647 people living there.
Geography.
Hill City located at (39.367319, -99.845558). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.
Weather.
On June 26, 2012 the temperature reached 115 °F (46 °C), breaking the June record tied just 2 days earlier. It was the hottest city in the United States for four days in a row it had temperatures of 114°, 111°, 115°, and 115 °F (46°, 44°, 46°, and 46 °C).
On June 9, 2005 a large tornado passed 1 mile south of Hill City. A large tornado hit just north of the city on June 20, 2011.
People.
2010 census.
The 2010 census says that there were 1,474 people, 669 households, and 404 families living in Hill City.
Education.
Hill City is served by USD 281 Graham County. The district high school is in Hill City. The Hill City High School mascot is Ringnecks.
The Hill City Ringnecks have won the following Kansas State High School championships: