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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.
- Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. The Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education originated in Topeka in 1951, when the public school system refused to enroll the daughter of African-American resident Oliver Brown at the school closest to her home.
- Kansas State Capitol. A must-see in Topeka, the Kansas Statehouse had a 37-year construction period between 1866 and 1903. At 304 feet, the copper-clad dome is even taller than the United States Capitol dome, and this is one of the few state capitols in the country offering tours that take you right up into the dome, which is 296 steps from the fifth floor to the top.
- Gage Park. This lovely 160-acre park has delighted Topeka residents since 1899 and continues to be a cherished day out, especially for families. Within Gage Park’s boundaries are a couple of other attractions on this list, like the Topeka Zoo and the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, but there’s yet more to enjoy.
- Kansas Museum of History. In the west of Topeka is a world-class museum owned by the Kansas Historical Society, which was founded as long ago as 1875.
Topeka, city, capital (1861) of Kansas, U.S., and seat (1857) of Shawnee county. Topeka lies on the Kansas River in the eastern part of the state. The name Topeka is of uncertain Indigenous origin; one interpretation is “smoky hill,” and another is “a good place to dig potatoes.”.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
Marvel at the spectacular and breath-taking murals and architectural features located throughout the recently renovated Kansas Statehouse, one of the most beautiful capitols in the United States. As you explore Topeka's many attractions, you'll discover history and culture around every corner.
Explore art museums, U.S. history and diverse dining in Topeka, the capital city of Kansas and a great destination for cultural explorations and family-friendly Western adventure.
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.
