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Topeka Metropolitan Area, Kansas
The Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of five counties in northeastern Kansas, anchored by the city of Topeka. In total, it has an area of 3,290.15 square miles. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 233,870 (though a July 1, 2012 estimate placed the population at 234,566). Counties *Jackson *Jefferson *Osage *Shawnee * Wabaunsee Communities Places with more than 100,000 inhabitants *Topeka (Principal city) Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants *Auburn * Carbondale * Holton *Lyndon * Osage City * Oskaloosa * Overbrook * Rossville *Silver Lake * Valley Falls Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants *Alma * Burlingame * Eskridge *Hoyt * Maple Hill * McLouth * Meriden * Nortonville * Ozawkie *Perry *Scranton *Winchester Places with less than 500 inhabitants *Alta Vista * Circleville * Delia * Denison * Harveyville * Mayetta *McFarland * Melvern * Olivet * Paxico * Quenemo *Soldier * Whiting * Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Topeka Metropolitan Area
The Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of five counties in northeastern Kansas, anchored by the city of Topeka. In total, it has an area of 3,290.15 square miles. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 233,870 (though a July 1, 2012 estimate placed the population at 234,566). Counties *Jackson *Jefferson * Osage *Shawnee * Wabaunsee Communities Places with more than 100,000 inhabitants *Topeka (Principal city) Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants * Auburn * Carbondale * Holton *Lyndon * Osage City * Oskaloosa * Overbrook * Rossville *Silver Lake * Valley Falls Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants *Alma * Burlingame * Eskridge * Hoyt * Maple Hill * McLouth * Meriden * Nortonville * Ozawkie *Perry *Scranton *Winchester Places with less than 500 inhabitants *Alta Vista * Circleville * Delia * Denison * Harveyville * Mayetta *McFarland * Melvern * Olivet * Paxico * Quenemo *Soldier * Whiting * W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overbrook, Kansas
Overbrook is a city in Osage County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,005. History Overbrook was founded in 1888. It is named after Overbrook, Pennsylvania, the hometown of a railroad construction engineer. Geography Overbrook is located at (38.779969, -95.557202). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Overbrook has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Demographics Overbrook is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,058 people, 411 households, and 253 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 448 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perry, Kansas
Perry is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 852. History Perry had its start in the year 1865 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for John D. Perry, the President of the Kansas Pacific Railroad. The first post office in Perry was established in October 1866. Geography Perry is located at (39.075458, -95.391902). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Perry has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Demographics Perry is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 929 people, 375 households, and 254 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozawkie, Kansas
Ozawkie is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 638. Located adjacent to Perry Lake, Ozawkie formerly existed in a different location but was relocated without the aid of government funding prior to the reservoir's construction. History It was originally named Osawkee and became Jefferson County's original county seat in 1855. The word Ozawkie is derived from the Sauk or Saukee Indians. In 1930, there were rumors the US Army Corps of Engineers building a dam and relocation would be required. However, it wasn't until 1954 that the Perry Dam Project was approved. Since Ozawkie wasn't incorporated, the US Government would not relocate it. Citizens came together to form a non-profit organization to help move Ozawkie. In 1966, Ozawkie was relocated to higher ground west of the original town site and a water tower, school and 26 homes were built. In 1967, the relocated Ozawkie was incorporated. Geography O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nortonville, Kansas
Nortonville is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 601. History Nortonville was platted in 1873. It was named for L. Norton, Jr., a railroad employee. The first post office in Nortonville was established in May 1873. In the 1900s, Nortonville was reported to be one of three sundown towns in the state, where African Americans were not allowed to reside. Geography Nortonville is located at (39.417496, -95.331626). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water. Demographics Nortonville is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 637 people, 232 households, and 175 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 261 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meriden, Kansas
Meriden is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 744. History Meriden was founded in 1872. It was named by a pioneer settler for his former hometown of Meriden, New Hampshire. Geography Meriden is located at (39.1890, -95.5684). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics Meriden is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 813 people, 315 households, and 215 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 336 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 1.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population. There were 315 households, of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples livi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McLouth, Kansas
McLouth is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 859. History McLouth was founded in the 1880s. It was named for Amos McLouth, the original owner of the town site. The first post office in McLouth was established in May 1882. Since 1957, McLouth has been the site of thThreshing Bee and Fall Festival a celebration of antique farm machinery. Geography McLouth is located at (39.195304, -95.207584). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water. Demographics McLouth is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 880 people, 341 households, and 240 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 384 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.8% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.8% from other races ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maple Hill, Kansas
Maple Hill is a city in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 631. History Maple Hill was founded about 1882. It was named from a grove of maple trees growing upon an elevation. In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Topeka through Maple Hill to Herington. Three fires erupted in Maple Hill between 1900 and 1901. The Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway was foreclosed in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island". Geography Maple Hill is located at (39.084041, -96.027071). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics Maple Hill is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoyt, Kansas
Hoyt is a city in Jackson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 593. History Hoyt was founded in 1886. It was named for George Henry Hoyt, an abolitionist and attorney for John Brown. Geography Hoyt is located at (39.248709, -95.705375). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hoyt has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Demographics Hoyt is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 669 people, 253 households, and 184 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 269 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 85.5% White, 0.1% African American, 9.6% Native Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eskridge, Kansas
Eskridge is a city in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 439. History Eskridge was laid out in 1868. The town experienced growth in 1880 when the railroad was built through it. Eskridge is named for Charles V. Eskridge, an Emporia, Kansas journalist and politician. Colonel Ephraim Sanford, the founder of the town company allowed Eskridge to buy the first lot and have the town named after him. Eskridge served in both houses of the legislature and was elected as lieutenant governor under Governor James M. Harvey in 1869. In 1943, German and Italian prisoners of World War II were brought to Kansas and other Midwest states as a means of solving the labor shortage caused by American men serving in the war effort. Large internment camps were established in Kansas: Camp Concordia, Camp Funston (at Fort Riley), Camp Phillips (at Salina under Fort Riley). Fort Riley established 12 smaller branch camps, including one west ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burlingame, Kansas
Burlingame is a city in Osage County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 971. History Burlingame was originally established as Council City and was an stop on the Santa Fe Trail. The Council City post office was opened on April 30, 1855. The wide brick main street, Santa Fe Avenue, was built wide enough for an oxen team to be able to make a U-turn. The city and post office name was changed from Council City to Burlingame on January 30, 1858, in honor of Anson Burlingame. During the Civil War the townspeople constructed a stone fort in the town center. Burlingame's Fort was torn down after the war. Geography Burlingame is located on U.S. Route 56, about south of Topeka. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alma, Kansas
Alma is a city in and the county seat of Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 802. History 19th century For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans. In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1859, Wabaunsee County was founded. The first house was built at Alma in 1867. In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Topeka through Alma to Herington. The Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway was foreclosed in 1891 and taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980. This line of the former Rock Island Railroad was sold to the Southern Pacific Railroad and later merged into the Union Pacific that operates and owns the line today. Most locals still refer to this railroad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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