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| Kansas Facts |
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The Arkansas River may be the only river whose pronunciation changes as it crosses state lines. In Kansas, it is called the Arkansas (ahr-KAN-zuhs). On both sides of Kansas (Colorado and Oklahoma), it is called the Arkansaw. |
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The First United Methodist Church in Hutchinson, Kansas was built in 1874 during the time of the grasshopper plagues. The grasshoppers came during the construction of the churches foundation but the pastor continued with the work. As a result, thousands o |
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Smith County Kansas is the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states. |
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