Kansas Travel Guide
Kansas is known as the Wheat State, the Sunflower State, and the Jayhawker State. Kansas is an almost rectangular shaped state at the geographic center of the United States. Topeka is the state's capitol and is home to many of the state's governmental agencies. Kansas City also is halfway in Kansas and is a large metropolitan center.
Tallgrass Prairie preserves the natural habitat of the Prairies. Of the 400,000 square miles of tallgrass prairie that once covered the North American Continent, less than 1 percent remains, primarily in the Flint Hills.
Other sights include Fort Larned on the banks of the Arkansas river and Fort Scott which witnessed a decade of rapid westward expansion in the 1840s followed by civil strife and unrest in the 1850s that brought about the deadliest conflict of US history - the Civil War.
In the northwest of Kansas, Nicodemus is a unique historic site. It is the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction Period following the Civil War.
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Featured Destinations from North America
Wawarsing : New York
Wawarsing is a town located in Ulster County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 12,889. The Town of Wawarsing is in the western part of the county. History The area was first settled around 1685. The town was formed from part of the Town of
Offerle : Kansas
Offerle is a city located in Edwards County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 220. Geography Offerle is located at 37°53'28" North, 99°33'35" West (37.891067, -99.559646)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.7 km˛
Tunbridge : Vermont
Tunbridge is a town located in Orange County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,309. Tunbridge was chartered September 3, 1761. In 1867, the first "Tunbridge World's Fair" was held. The annual fair continues to this day with demonstrations of farming and agricultural
Algonquin : Illinois
Algonquin is a village located in McHenry, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 23,276. A 2003 special census revealed the village's population to be 27,885. Geography Algonquin is located at 42°9'46" North, 88°18'9" West (42.162741, -88.302571)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has
Hammond : Indiana
Hammond is a city located in Lake County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 83,048. Geography Hammond is located at 41°36'40" North, 87°29'35" West (41.611185, -87.493080)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 64.3 km˛ (24.8 mi˛). 59.3 km˛
Beckley : West Virginia
Beckley is a city located in Raleigh County, West Virginia (Founded Apr. 4, 1838). As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 17,254. It is the county seat of Raleigh County6. The city was named in honor of John J. Beckley, who was the first Clerk of
Kingston : New York
Kingston is a city located in Ulster County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 23,456. The City of Kingston is on the eastern border of the county. History The City of Kingston was first called Esopus after a local Indian tribe, and later
West Carrollton : Ohio
West Carrollton is a city located in Montgomery County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,818. Geography West Carrollton City is located at 39°40'5" North, 84°14'53" West (39.668050, -84.247991)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.8 km˛ (6.5
Bennington : New York
Bennington is a town located in Wyoming County, New York in the USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,349. The Town of Bennington is in the northwest corner of the county. History The Town of Bennington was incorporated in 1818. Geography The west town line is the border
Greenwood : Mississippi
Greenwood is a city located in Leflore County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,425. It is the county seat of Leflore County6. Geography Greenwood is located at 33°31'7" North, 90°11'2" West (33.518719, -90.183883)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
Jenkins : Minnesota
Jenkins is a city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 287. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.1 km˛ (4.3 mi˛). 11.0 km˛ (4.2 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1
Noti : Oregon
Noti is an unincorporated place located in Lane County, Oregon. As of the 1990 census, Noti had a total population of 1,189.
Sardinia : New York
Sardinia is a town located in Erie County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,692. The Town of Sardinia lies in the southeast corner of Erie County and is considered one of the county's "Southtowns." History This area of the county was first settled around
Ash Grove : Missouri
Ash Grove is a city located in Greene County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,430. Geography Ash Grove is located at 37°18'56" North, 93°35'2" West (37.315629, -93.583829)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛).
Greeley : Colorado
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Saint Elmo : Illinois
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Hildebran : North Carolina
Hildebran is a town located in Burke County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,472. Geography Hildebran is located at 35°43'6" North, 81°25'8" West (35.718432, -81.418780)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.8 km˛ (2.2 mi˛). 5.8
West Olive : Michigan
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Booneville : Iowa
Booneville is a city located in Dallas County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 322. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 322 people, 137 households, and 85 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city is 99.07% White, 0.31% African
North Florida : Chipley
Chipley Chipley is located in Washington County east of Pensacola between Bonifay and Marianna along Interstate 10 near the Choctawhatchee River and the Alabama state line. In 1882, the community of Orange was founded and renamed Chipley. It was the year the Pensacola & Atlantic (later L & N) Railroad was completed
Powers : Michigan
Powers is a village located in Menominee County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 430. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.6 km˛ (1.0 mi˛). 2.6 km˛ (1.0 mi˛) of it is land and none of
Fairview : Kansas
Fairview is a city located in Brown County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 271. Geography Fairview is located at 39°50'24" North, 95°43'39" West (39.839885, -95.727369)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.8 km˛
Henderson : Iowa
Henderson is a city located in Mills County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 171. Geography Henderson is located at 41°8'21" North, 95°25'53" West (41.139095, -95.431300)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.6 km˛
Santa Anna : Texas
Santa Anna is a town located in Coleman County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,081. Geography Santa Anna is located at 31°44'25" North, 99°19'31" West (31.740189, -99.325192)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.0 km˛ (1.9 mi˛).
Taylor Mill : Kentucky
Taylor Mill is a city located in Kenton County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,913. Geography Taylor Mill is located at 39°0'47" North, 84°29'39" West (39.013062, -84.494192)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.5 km˛ (6.4 mi˛).
