Abilene, Kansas

Abilene is a city located in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States, 163 miles (262 km) west of Kansas City. In 1900, 3,507 people lived here. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,543. It is the county seat of Dickinson County{{GR|6}}.

Geography

Abilene is located at 38°55'11" North, 97°13'2" West (38.919721, -97.217329){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.7 km² (4.1 mi²). 10.7 km² (4.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Abilene's sister city is Minori, Japan.

Related Topics:
Minori - Japan

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Landmarks

• Eisenhower Presidential Center and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum http://www.eisenhower.utexas.edu/
• State of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
• Greyhound Hall of Fame
• Hall of Generals - A wax museum of figures of generals from World War II
• Old Abilene Town and Museum - A replica of a part of old Abilene. http://www.oldabilenetownks.com/
• Seelye Mansion and Museum - A Georgian style mansion built in 1905 at a cost of $55,000. The 25 room mansion contains the original furniture and Edison light fixtures. The Patent Medicine Museum contains many artifacts of the A.B. Seelye Medical Company. http://www.seelyemansion.com/
• Heritage Center of Dickinson County - Two museums including the Historical Museum and the Museum of Independent Telephony. The Museum of Independent Telephony tells the story of C.L. Brown, whose independent Brown Telephone Company grew to become the telecommunications company known today as Sprint http://www.abilenecityhall.com/telephony.htm. http://www.heritagecenterdk.com/