Capital: Topeka
Entered the Union: January 29, 1861 (34th state)
Facts: The name Kansas was taken from a Sioux word meaning “people of the south wind” State Song: Home on the range, State Flower Sunflower, Acquired as part of the Louisiana purchase.
One of the 8 states that Route 66 crosses through
Dodge City Kansas is the windiest city in the U.S.
Helium was discovered in 1905 at the University of Kansas
Kansas was the first state to ratify the 15th amendment which gave African American men the right to vote.
In 1909 the Helicopter was invented in Kansas
The first Pizza Hut was opened in Wichita in 1958
The Geodetic Center of North America is about 40 miles south of Lebanon at Meade's Ranch. It is the beginning point of reference for land surveying in North America meaning when a surveyor checks a property line, he is checking the position of property in relation to Meade's Ranch in northwest Kansas.
Famous people born in Kansas: Amelia Earhart, Buster Keaton
Driving from West to East once I entered Kansas I can see why people say it is so flat.
There are only about 13 miles (some say 12.8 others 13.2) of Route 66 that pass through Kansas. They were the first state to pave all of its Route 66 portion. The only Route 66 state completely bypassed by the interstate.
4 Women on the Route restored an old KanOtex station and have a 1951 International boom truck next to the station which inspired the "Tow Mater" character in the movie Cars.
Do note my Route 66 travelling car next to "Tow Mater" I like to believe they are swapping travelling tales.
The buildings of Galena are said to be one of the inspirations for the buildings in Radiator Springs from the Cars movie.
Brush Creek Bridge is the only remaining example of a fixed Marsh Rainbow Arch bridge left on Kansas Route 66.
My favorite route 66 sight was seeing older cars driving the old road.
A little off the route you can get to the three state corner: the point where Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma meet.
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