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Topeka (⫽ t ə ˈ p iː k ə ⫽ tə-PEE-kə) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Shawnee County. 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.
KS State Capitol building is a must-see! The history tour and dome tour were both awesome (although the dome tour is not for everyone due to the 296 steps up and down). You see the Senate and House chambers as well as the former Supreme Court room which is now used for committee meetings.
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.
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.
Topeka (pronounced /tə-pē'kə/) 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. Topeka was established in 1854 when nine white men founded the Topeka Town Association.
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.
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.
Mar 1, 2023 · Topeka, Kansas, United States, is the capital of Kansas. In 2010, the city was named one of the Top 10 Best Cities for the Next Decade by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine. Topeka is a Kansas Native-American tribe name that means “place where we dug potatoes” or “a good place to dig potatoes.”
