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| name = Topeka<br />
| official_name = City of Topeka<br />
| settlement_type = Capital city<br />
| image_skyline = <br />
| image_caption = Kansas State Capitol and downtown Topeka<br />
| subdivision_name1 = Kansas<br />
| subdivision_name = United States<br />
| established_date = 1854<br />
| population_total = 125,000<br />
| area_total_km2 = 159<br />
| timezone = Central (CST/CDT)<br />
| postal_code = 66601–66699<br />
| area_code = 785<br />
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'''Topeka''' is the capital city of the U.S. state of [[Kansas]], located in the northeastern part of the state along the Kansas River. With deep historical roots in the abolitionist movement and civil rights, Topeka has played a significant role in shaping the social and political landscape of the United States.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
* Founded in 1854 and designated state capital when Kansas achieved statehood in 1861<br />
* Name derived from a Kansa-Osage word meaning "a good place to dig potatoes"<br />
* A government and education-driven city with a relaxed, small-town atmosphere<br />
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== History ==<br />
* Founded by anti-slavery settlers during the "Bleeding Kansas" period<br />
* Site of the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case '''Brown v. Board of Education''', which declared racial segregation in schools unconstitutional<br />
* Kansas State Capitol completed in 1903, featuring murals by John Steuart Curry<br />
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== Landmarks and Attractions ==<br />
* '''Kansas State Capitol''' – notable for its dome and a mural of abolitionist John Brown<br />
* '''Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park'''<br />
* '''Topeka Zoo''' – one of the first in the nation to exhibit indoor tropical rainforests<br />
* '''Kansas Museum of History'''<br />
* '''Lake Shawnee''' – a recreational hub with trails, boating, and festivals<br />
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== Government ==<br />
* Home to the Kansas State Legislature, Governor’s Mansion, and several state agencies<br />
* City government operates under a mayor-council-manager system<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
* Government is the largest employer, followed by education, healthcare, and manufacturing<br />
* Presence of major employers like Stormont Vail Health, Washburn University, and Frito-Lay<br />
* Recent downtown revitalization efforts have boosted local business and tourism<br />
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== Education ==<br />
* '''Washburn University''' – a public university offering law, business, and liberal arts<br />
* Public schools are served by Topeka USD 501<br />
* Several private and technical institutions also operate in the city<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
* Located along I-70 and US Highway 75<br />
* Served by Topeka Regional Airport and the BNSF Railway<br />
* Regional bus system operated by Topeka Metro<br />
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== Fun Facts ==<br />
* Has one of the few capitol buildings where you can climb into the dome without an elevator<br />
* Was briefly renamed "Google, Kansas" in 2010 to promote Google Fiber<br />
* Birthplace of U.S. Senator Bob Dole<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Kansas]]<br />
* [[United States State Capitals]]<br />
* [[Midwestern States]]</div>Joel