Holyrood, Kansas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Holyrood, Ellsworth County.
| City | Holyrood |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Ellsworth |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.586955 |
| Longitude | -98.411178 |
| Population | 377 |
| Density | 306.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Holyrood is a locality in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 377. The population density is 306.4 people per km². Holyrood is located at 38.5870°N, 98.4112°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67450.
Holyrood rests upon the rolling Kansas prairie, where the land breathes a quiet, vast expanse under an ever-changing sky. It lies 44.7 miles north-west of Hutchinson, KS (from Hutchinson, KS: bearing 324°T), and is situated 14.0 miles south-west of Ellsworth. The horizon here is a clean, unbroken line, punctuated only by the patient shapes of windbreaks and the occasional stand of cottonwoods that gather near the shallow draws and ephemeral streams. The soil, a rich, loamy brown, holds the memory of ancient seas and the persistent work of the sun and rain, yielding a landscape of subtle contours that catch the light in shifting patterns. Even in the stillness, there is a sense of movement, a whisper of wind that stirs the tall grasses and carries the scent of sun-baked earth and distant wildflowers. The air itself feels clean, carrying the crispness of open country, and the quality of the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can paint the world in hues of gold and rose that linger long after the sun has dipped below the edge of the world. The history of Holyrood is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land. Founded by German immigrants seeking fertile ground and the freedom to practice their faith, Holyrood retains a quiet strength, a legacy of resilience and community. The local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the prairie, with agriculture forming the backbone of its existence, wheat fields stretching in golden waves during the summer months, a testament to generations of careful cultivation. While the pace of life in Holyrood is unhurried, there is a palpable sense of purpose, a continuity that connects the present to the past. The grain elevators stand as silent sentinels, reminders of the harvests that have sustained Holyrood, and the friendly wave from a passing pickup truck speaks volumes about the enduring character of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Holyrood, Kansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Holyrood and Ellsworth County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Holyrood is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Holyrood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |