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Kansas (/ˈkænzəs/ ⓘ KAN-zəss) is a landlocked state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the west. Kansas is named after the Kansas River, in turn named after the Kansa people. Its capital is Topeka, and its most populous city is Wichita; however, the largest urban area is the bi-state Kansas City metropolitan area split between Kansas and Missouri.

For thousands of years, what is now known as Kansas was home to numerous and diverse Indigenous tribes. The first settlement of non-indigenous people in Kansas occurred in 1827 at Fort Leavenworth. The pace of settlement accelerated in the 1850s, in the midst of political wars over the slavery debate. When it was officially opened to settlement by the U.S. government in 1854 with the Kansas–Nebraska Act, conflict between abolitionist Free-Staters from New England and pro-slavery settlers from neighboring Missouri broke out over the question of whether Kansas would become a free state or a slave state, in a period known as Bleeding Kansas. On January 29, 1861, Kansas entered the Union as a free state, hence the unofficial nickname "The Free State". Passage of the Homestead Acts in 1862 brought a further influx of settlers, and the booming cattle trade of the 1870s attracted some of the Wild West's most iconic figures to western Kansas.

As of 2015, Kansas was among the most productive agricultural states, producing high yields of wheat, corn, sorghum, and soybeans. In addition to its traditional strength in agriculture, Kansas possesses an extensive aerospace industry. Kansas, which has an area of 82,278 square miles (213,100 square kilometers) is the 15th-largest state by area, the 36th most-populous of the 50 states, with a population of 2,940,865 according to the 2020 census, and the 10th least densely populated. Residents of Kansas are called Kansans. Mount Sunflower is Kansas's highest point at 4,039 feet (1,231 meters). (Full article...)

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Lauren Cheney Holiday (born Lauren Nicole Cheney; September 30, 1987) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a midfielder and forward for the United States women's national soccer team from 2007 to 2015. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women's World Cup champion. Holiday played professionally for FC Kansas City in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Boston Breakers in the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS). She played collegiate soccer for the UCLA Bruins.

Holiday won gold with the national team at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, 2012 London Summer Olympics, and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada. She played for the team at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup where the U.S. were the runners-up and Holiday was named to the tournament's All-Star team. (Full article...)

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Important dates in Kansas' history

July–August 1541
Coronado explores Kansas
April 30, 1803
Louisiana Purchase Treaty signed
May 30, 1854
Kansas Territory organized
July 29, 1859
Constitution adopted by convention
January 29, 1861
Kansas becomes 34th state
August 21, 1863
Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence
Spring 1879
Exodusters
February 19, 1881
First state to Constitutionally prohibit alcohol
1890s
Populist Revolt
July 1951
Great Flood of 1951
May 17, 1954
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka

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The American Bison, Kansas' state mammal.

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Village Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation founded on February 13, 1949, with 282 charter members, that has since grown to be one of the largest Presbyterian churches in America with a reported 4,789 members in 2013. (Full article...)

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  • Image 1The Orpheum, a historic movie theater in Wichita. (from Kansas)
    The Orpheum, a historic movie theater in Wichita. (from Kansas)
  • Image 2Fox Theater, Hutchinson. (from Kansas)
    Fox Theater, Hutchinson. (from Kansas)
  • Image 3Kanopolis State Park. (from Kansas)
    Kanopolis State Park. (from Kansas)
  • Image 4The Great Plains of Kansas. (from Kansas)
    The Great Plains of Kansas. (from Kansas)
  • Image 5An example of a custom Kansas rear license plate. Kansas allows residents to purchase license plates with college and university logos on them for an extra fee. (from Kansas)
    An example of a custom Kansas rear license plate. Kansas allows residents to purchase license plates with college and university logos on them for an extra fee. (from Kansas)
  • Image 6The Rio Theatre, Overland Park (from Kansas)
    The Rio Theatre, Overland Park (from Kansas)
  • Image 7Standard Kansas license plate 2018-2024. (from Kansas)
    Standard Kansas license plate 2018-2024. (from Kansas)
  • Image 8Samuel Seymour's 1819 illustration of a Kansa lodge and dance is the oldest drawing known to be done in Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
    Samuel Seymour's 1819 illustration of a Kansa lodge and dance is the oldest drawing known to be done in Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 9The Cosmosphere, the world-renowned space museum in Hutchinson. (from Kansas)
    The Cosmosphere, the world-renowned space museum in Hutchinson. (from Kansas)
  • Landscape painting with bison drinking from the stream's edge and the sun just above the horizon
    Albert Bierstadt, Western Kansas, 1875. (from Kansas)
  • Image 11Pittsburg. (from Kansas)
    Pittsburg. (from Kansas)
  • Image 12Reverend Charles Sheldon, Topeka resident and coiner of the phrase "What would Jesus do?". (from Kansas)
    Reverend Charles Sheldon, Topeka resident and coiner of the phrase "What would Jesus do?". (from Kansas)
  • Image 13Kansas Highway Map. (from Kansas)
    Kansas Highway Map. (from Kansas)
  • Image 14Boosterism: cover of a promotional booklet published in 1907 by the Rock Island railroad (from History of Kansas)
    Boosterism: cover of a promotional booklet published in 1907 by the Rock Island railroad (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 15Allen Fieldhouse at University of Kansas in Lawrence. (from Kansas)
    Allen Fieldhouse at University of Kansas in Lawrence. (from Kansas)
  • Image 16Charles Curtis (R) was born near Topeka and served as a State Legislator, Congressman and Senator, before becoming Vice President (1929–33). He is the only Native American elected to the Executive Branch (he was born into the Kaw Nation). (from Kansas)
    Charles Curtis (R) was born near Topeka and served as a State Legislator, Congressman and Senator, before becoming Vice President (1929–33). He is the only Native American elected to the Executive Branch (he was born into the Kaw Nation). (from Kansas)
  • Image 17Kansas summer wheat and storm panorama. (from Kansas)
    Kansas summer wheat and storm panorama. (from Kansas)
  • Image 18Ethnic origins in Kansas. (from Kansas)
    Ethnic origins in Kansas. (from Kansas)
  • Image 19Chippewa named "One-Called-From-A-Distance" (from History of Kansas)
    Chippewa named "One-Called-From-A-Distance" (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 20Population density map of Kansas in 2020. (from Kansas)
    Population density map of Kansas in 2020. (from Kansas)
  • Image 21Sunflower field outside of Lawrence. (from Kansas)
    Sunflower field outside of Lawrence. (from Kansas)
  • Image 22Map of counties in Kansas by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census. Legend Non-Hispanic White   30–40%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   90%+ Hispanic or Latino   50–60%   60–70% (from Kansas)
    Map of counties in Kansas by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census.
    Legend
    (from Kansas)
  • Image 23NRC workers at the Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant in Burlington. (from Kansas)
    NRC workers at the Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant in Burlington. (from Kansas)
  • Image 24Köppen climate types of Kansas, using 1991–2020 climate normals. (from Kansas)
    Köppen climate types of Kansas, using 1991–2020 climate normals. (from Kansas)
  • Image 25John Brown about 1856 (from History of Kansas)
    John Brown about 1856 (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 261915–1918 Kansas railroad map (from Kansas)
    1915–1918 Kansas railroad map (from Kansas)
  • Image 27Rev. Richard Cordley, the first graduate of the University of Kansas, and nicknamed "The Abolition Preacher", due to his strong views against slavery, and his influence on Kansas's founding as a free state. (from Kansas)
    Rev. Richard Cordley, the first graduate of the University of Kansas, and nicknamed "The Abolition Preacher", due to his strong views against slavery, and his influence on Kansas's founding as a free state. (from Kansas)
  • Image 28Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City. (from Kansas)
    Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City. (from Kansas)
  • Image 29The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. (from Kansas)
    The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. (from Kansas)
  • Image 30The Plaza Cinema in Ottawa is the oldest operating movie theater in the world. (from Kansas)
    The Plaza Cinema in Ottawa is the oldest operating movie theater in the world. (from Kansas)
  • Image 31Temporary quarters for Volga Germans in central Kansas, 1875 (from History of Kansas)
    Temporary quarters for Volga Germans in central Kansas, 1875 (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 32David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is the oldest football stadium west of the Mississippi River, and one of the oldest standing football stadiums in the country. Built in 1921, it is home to the Kansas Jayhawks football team. (from Kansas)
    David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is the oldest football stadium west of the Mississippi River, and one of the oldest standing football stadiums in the country. Built in 1921, it is home to the Kansas Jayhawks football team. (from Kansas)
  • Image 33Spring River, Kansas. (from Kansas)
    Spring River, Kansas. (from Kansas)
  • Image 34Clouds in northeastern Kansas. (from Kansas)
    Clouds in northeastern Kansas. (from Kansas)
  • Image 35Cedar Point Mill, built in 1875 in Cedar Point, on the National Register of Historic Places. (from Kansas)
    Cedar Point Mill, built in 1875 in Cedar Point, on the National Register of Historic Places. (from Kansas)
  • Image 36The Great Seal of the State of Kansas was established by the legislature on May 25, 1861. The design was submitted by Senator John James Ingalls. He also proposed the state motto, "Ad astra per aspera", which means "to the stars through difficulty". (from History of Kansas)
    The Great Seal of the State of Kansas was established by the legislature on May 25, 1861. The design was submitted by Senator John James Ingalls. He also proposed the state motto, "Ad astra per aspera", which means "to the stars through difficulty". (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 37The chalk rock badlands and cliffs in western Kansas, near Dighton. (from Kansas)
    The chalk rock badlands and cliffs in western Kansas, near Dighton. (from Kansas)
  • Image 38The Kansas Pacific main line shown on an 1869 map (from History of Kansas)
    The Kansas Pacific main line shown on an 1869 map (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 39Gove County Badlands. (from Kansas)
    Gove County Badlands. (from Kansas)
  • Image 40Map of Kansas and Missouri with Kansas City metro counties. (from Kansas)
    Map of Kansas and Missouri with Kansas City metro counties. (from Kansas)
  • Image 41University of Kansas Strong Hall in Lawrence. (from Kansas)
    University of Kansas Strong Hall in Lawrence. (from Kansas)
  • Image 42The Kansas Statehouse. (from Kansas)
    The Kansas Statehouse. (from Kansas)
  • Image 43Pond in Osage County, Kansas. (from Kansas)
    Pond in Osage County, Kansas. (from Kansas)
  • Image 44Map of Indian territories, 1836 (from History of Kansas)
    Map of Indian territories, 1836 (from History of Kansas)
  • Milky Way over Monument Rocks, Kansas, US (from Kansas)
    Kansas's Monument Rocks at night.
  • Image 46Downtown Wichita in the winter. (from Kansas)
    Downtown Wichita in the winter. (from Kansas)
  • Image 47Kansas residents who are veterans, work as a first responder, and people who work in agriculture may request a custom plate reflecting their profession. (from Kansas)
    Kansas residents who are veterans, work as a first responder, and people who work in agriculture may request a custom plate reflecting their profession. (from Kansas)
  • Image 48Quantrill's 1863 raid burned the town of Lawrence and killed 164 townspeople. (from History of Kansas)
    Quantrill's 1863 raid burned the town of Lawrence and killed 164 townspeople. (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 49George Armstrong Custer led U.S. troops against Native Americans in western Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
    George Armstrong Custer led U.S. troops against Native Americans in western Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 50Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence (from Kansas)
    Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence (from Kansas)
  • Image 51Tyler Field in Eck Stadium at Wichita State University in Wichita. (from Kansas)
    Tyler Field in Eck Stadium at Wichita State University in Wichita. (from Kansas)
  • Image 52Boeing B-29 Superfortress production in Wichita in 1944 (from History of Kansas)
    Boeing B-29 Superfortress production in Wichita in 1944 (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 53Frank Bond's illustration of the Louisiana Purchase (from History of Kansas)
    Frank Bond's illustration of the Louisiana Purchase (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 54The Santa Fe Depot, a U.S. National Register of Historic Places building, in Osage City. (from Kansas)
    The Santa Fe Depot, a U.S. National Register of Historic Places building, in Osage City. (from Kansas)
  • Image 551855 Free-State poster (from History of Kansas)
    1855 Free-State poster (from History of Kansas)

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