Syracuse Municipal Court

Syracuse had an inauspicious beginning around 1873 as a water tank and a railroad side track. Fifteen years later it had a population approaching 1,300. Its location along the Arkansas River enhances the city’s productivity for wheat, hay, corn, and milo. Feedlots and dairies also contribute significantly to Syracuse’s agriculture based economy. Syracuse-Hamilton County Municipal airport is located along the city’s Northeast border. The Hamilton County museum has vast collections of items representative of the areas history. Among the items exhibited are such things as room arrangements of a parlor, bedroom and kitchen; bibles, books and maps; pictures and cameras; tools and buggies; farm equipment; Indian artifacts; antique cars and trucks and a barber Shop and general store.