The State of Kansas is truly a fascinating place and if you’re looking for fun facts about Kansas, then you’re in the perfect place! Download and print our fun facts about Kansas for use at home or in the classroom.
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At 82,278 square miles, it’s the 15th largest state by area and it’s also the state that lays claim to the very first Pizza Hut in the world. If that’s not enough it’s also famous for being the geographical center of the North America! Let’s take a look at some more fun facts about Kansas.
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- Kansas, known as the Sunflower State, became the 34th state in the US.
- Dodge City was one of the rowdy frontier towns famous for legendary lawmen like Wyatt Earp and Wild Bill.
- Amelia Earhart, the first woman to get a pilot’s license, was born in Kansas. She was a brave aviator and achieved many milestones in aviation history.
- Kansas is windy! Dodge City claims to be the windiest city in the United States and the average wind speed is 16.5 MPH.
- The state motto is “Ad Astra Per Aspera,” which means “To The Stars Through Difficulties.” It reflects the determination of the people here.
- The state was once home to various Native American tribes before Spanish explorers and European settlers arrived.
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Our first Kansas Facts page has five fascinating facts about the state of Kansas – Get creative and decorate them in any way you want!
- Kansas is where the first United Methodist Church was established, emphasizing the state’s diverse religious history.
- Kansas is part of Tornado Alley, a region prone to tornadoes. So, the state takes tornado safely seriously!
- Did you know the largest city in Kansas is Wichita? It’s also known as the Air Capital of the World due to its aircraft industry.
- The Big Well in Greensburg is the world’s largest hand-dug well and draws many curious visitors.
- Kansas is famous for its wheat production, often called the Wheat State or the Wheat Capital of the world. Enough wheat grows here to make to bake 36 million loaves of bread.
- The Kansas City Monarchs, a legendary baseball team, played a vital role in breaking racial segregation in sports.
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Our second Kansas facts coloring page has five more amazing facts about the Sunflower State.
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- Fort Riley is one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas History because the post has played a vital role in the settling and defense of the US since 1853.
- The Eisenhower Home in Abilene, Kansas, at the Eisenhower Presidential Center, was the house where U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower lived from 1898 to 1911.
- The largest ball of twine in the world is located in Cawker City, Kansas and measures at 8.06 feet in diameter.
- Dorothy (Played by Judy Garland) from the well-known movie, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz hails from Kansas and ‘Dorothy’s House and the Land of Oz’ in Liberal, Kansas is a monument to her.
- A young Walt Disney lived in Kansas City and his drawing classes at the Kansas City Art Institute were an inspiration for Mickey Mouse and many other Disney characters.
- Geodetic Center of North America is in Osborne, Kansas.
This pdf file includes two coloring sheets loaded with Kansas facts that you don’t want to miss. Print as many sets as needed and give them to friends or family!
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Kansas sure is a cool and interesting state! How much fun did you have learning about Kansas?
