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Topeka ( ⫽ təˈpiːkə ⫽ tə-PEE-kə) [9] [10] is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Shawnee County. [1] It is along the Kansas River in the central part of Shawnee County, in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 126,587.
May 15, 2024 · Topeka, capital (1861) of Kansas, U.S., seat (1857) of Shawnee county. It lies on the Kansas River in the eastern part of the state. The city was the center of a major civil rights battle in 1954, when plaintiffs successfully challenged segregation in the city’s public schools in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka.
Topeka (pronounced /tə-pē'kə/) [8] is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas. Topeka is the county seat of Shawnee County, and it is in the northeast part of the state. In 2020, 126,587 people lived there. [6]
Mar 26, 2022 · In recent years the historic North Topeka business district, across the Kansas River from downtown Topeka, has emerged as a dynamic neighborhood with a lot of artistic flair.
May 30, 2022 · Topeka is a large city situated in Shawnee County in the northwestern part of the US State of Kansas. Topeka is located approximately 80 km east of Manhattan and 50 km west of Lawrence. The city covers a total area of 162.53 sq. km, of which 159.14 sq. km is occupied by land and 3.39 sq. km is covered by water.
Explore Topeka and discover a city filled with history, culture and fun. Travel back in time with a ride on a 1908 vintage carousel and enjoy the sights of Gage Park on board a mile-long mini-train ride.
Topeka is the capital of Kansas. Visitors come to see the Kansas Museum of History, Topeka Zoo, and Renisch Rose Gardens. The metropolitan area is rich in history and highly favored by nature. In 2019, it was home to 125,000 people.
1 - 13 ºC. Winter. -3 - 8 ºC. Major Airports: Kansas City (MCI) States: Kansas. History and family-friendly adventure meet in this capital city. The name of Kansas’ capital city, Topeka, is said to mean “a good place to dig potatoes” in the Kansa-Osage Native American language.
Topeka, Kansas is the capital city with family-friendly attractions, history -- Civil War to Civil Rights -- and festivals throughout the year. Hotels are 20 minutes or less from Rock Chalk Park.
Oct 14, 2023 · If you're looking for places to visit in Kansas, Topeka is a city that should be on your bucket list. In this travel guide to Topeka, you'll learn about the best things to do in Topeka and find recommendations on where to eat and stay.
