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Kansas is a Great Plains state in the United States. The state is named after the Kansas River that flows through it, which in turn derived its name from the Siouan word Kansa meaning "People of the south wind."
Located in the heartland of the country, Kansas is home to the geographical center of the contiguous United States. Historically home to large numbers of Native Americans who hunted buffalo there, the state was first settled by white Americans in the 1850s. Beginning in 1854, abolitionists from New England and pro-slavery settlers from neighboring Missouri rushed to the territory to determine if Kansas would become a free state. Known as Bleeding Kansas, the state was a hotbed of violence and chaos in its early days as these forces collided. In 1861 Kansas entered the Union as a free state. After the Civil War, the population of Kansas exploded as wave after wave of immigrants turned the desolate prairie into productive farmland. Today Kansas is one of the most productive agricultural states, leading the nation in wheat production.
Geography
Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. It is located equidistant from the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean. The geodetic center of North America is located in Osborne County. This spot is used as the central reference point for all maps produced by the government. The geographic center of the 48 contiguous states is located in Smith County near Lebanon, Kansas, and the geographic center of Kansas is located in Barton County. More on [ Kansas ]
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TheNiqueShow (Dominiqueâ¥) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:28:46 -0000
...Only in Kansas. Oh, and Tmobile sucks. http://pic.gd/cfa6c0
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DAYTON RIMS (KANSAS CITY, MO) $500 - THESE ARE 20 IN DAYTONS THEY ARE TWO OWNERS THEY COME WITH SPINNERS ,ADAPTERS ... http://ow.ly/15Zhlg
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Been waiting to say this: I don't think were in Kansas anymore toto ... lol, leaving wichita heading to Jefferson City, MO
Lansdowne_Music (Lansdowne) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:27:39 -0000
Been waiting to say this: I don't think were in Kansas anymore toto ... lol, leaving wichita heading to Jefferson City, MO
@NBA_on_ESPN Would An NBA Team Work In Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Seattle or St Louis
RichardCaryIII (Richard Cary ) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:27:38 -0000
@NBA_on_ESPN Would An NBA Team Work In Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Seattle or St Louis
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Botanica: The Wichita Gardens - A collection of theme gardens, including a butterfly house. Map and photos, visitor information, special events and educational opportunities, and bloom schedules.
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Dyck Arboretum of the Plains - Offers an opportunity to experience the wildflowers of the Great Plains in cultivation, with hundreds of labeled varieties of native wildflowers, shrubs, grasses, and trees. Overview with photos, history, design ideas, and calendar of events and classes.
Meta Description: [ Dyck Arboretum of the Plains is a prairie garden allowing visitors to experience the wildflowers of the Great Plains in cultivation in all seasons. The garden and Visitor and Education Center is the site of seminars, art exhibits, nature education for children and adults, rentals and the FloraKan... ]
Overland Park Parks and Recreation - Property dedicated to the preservation and restoration of natural ecosystems, featuring an arboretum and botanical gardens. Description of ecosystems, overview of activities.
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