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State Capitol
In 1853 Kansas was established as a territory. In 1861 it joined the Union as the 34th state and a free state; slavery was the major national issue at this time. It's nickname is the Sunflower State. Topeka has always been the state capital; the capitol itself took 37 years to build.
Abraham Lincoln
Sculpture of Abraham Lincoln is located southeast of the Capitol building. He was President of the United States when Kansas became a state.
Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Due to the construction around the Capitol, the memorial's setting at this time is lacking. The inscription reads:
To the Known and unknown law enforcement officers who have given their lives for the people of Kansas - may they and their families' sacrifices never be forgotten.
Statue of Liberty Replica
The inscription reads:
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyality.
40th Anniversary of Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty (1950)
Pioneer Women of Kansas
This monument located southwest the Capitol's front.
Kansas Veterans' Walk
Located in front of the Capitol. The Kansas Judicial Building is in the background across the stree. The plaque reads:
Dedicated to the citizens of the Kansas who have served, are serving, and will serve in the Armed Forces of the United States and the State of Kansas.
Dedicated November 11, 1997
Dwight D. Eisenhower and Amelia Earhart Statues:
Dwight Eisenhower was born in Texas and reared in Abilene, Ks. He was the commanding general of the armed forces in Europe during WWII. From 1953 to 1961 he was President of the United States. Kansas was the 34th state and Eisenhower was the 34th president; there may be some significance in this but I don't know what it is.
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans solo. She was born in Atchison, Ks; she disappeared in 1937, as she attempted to fly around the world.
Inside View of Capitol's Dome
I was on a self-tour, reached a level where I could go no farther without joining a guided tour, and took this picture. The guided tour will take you to the top of the dome.
Senate Chambers
The Senate was not in session on the day of my visit. The "Do Not Enter" sign was not across the entrance so I entered and took this picture.
Liberty Bell Replica
Kansas Capitol is another state capitol where the Bicentennial Liberty Bell Replica was not found. But a smaller replica was found inside, the plaque reads:
1976 - Presented to the People of Kansas by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxillary.
Kansas Governor's Office The Governor's office in the Capitol seems to be stuck away in a corner. A portrait of the current governor, Kathleen Sebelius, is the inset in upper right of the picture. A national magazine ranked her as the fifth best governor in the United States. I believe she needs a better entrance to her office.

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State Capitol In 1853 Kansas was established as a territory. In 1861 it joined the Union as the 34th state and a free state; slavery was the major national issue at this time. It's nickname is the Sunflower State. Topeka has always been the state capital; the capitol itself took 37 years to build.
Abraham Lincoln Sculpture of Abraham Lincoln is located southeast of the Capitol building. He was President of the United States when Kansas became a state.
Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Due to the construction around the Capitol, the memorial's setting at this time is lacking. The inscription reads: To the Known and unknown law enforcement officers who have given their lives for the people of Kansas - may they and their families' sacrifices never be forgotten.
Statue of Liberty Replica The inscription reads: With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyality. 40th Anniversary of Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty (1950)
Pioneer Women of Kansas This monument located southwest the Capitol's front.
Kansas Veterans' Walk Located in front of the Capitol. The Kansas Judicial Building is in the background across the stree. The plaque reads: Dedicated to the citizens of the Kansas who have served, are serving, and will serve in the Armed Forces of the United States and the State of Kansas. Dedicated November 11, 1997
Dwight D. Eisenhower and Amelia Earhart Statues: Dwight Eisenhower was born in Texas and reared in Abilene, Ks. He was the commanding general of the armed forces in Europe during WWII. From 1953 to 1961 he was President of the United States. Kansas was the 34th state and Eisenhower was the 34th president; there may be some significance in this but I don't know what it is. Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans solo. She was born in Atchison, Ks; she disappeared in 1937, as she attempted to fly around the world.
Inside View of Capitol's Dome I was on a self-tour, reached a level where I could go no farther without joining a guided tour, and took this picture. The guided tour will take you to the top of the dome.
Senate Chambers The Senate was not in session on the day of my visit. The "Do Not Enter" sign was not across the entrance so I entered and took this picture.
Liberty Bell Replica Kansas Capitol is another state capitol where the Bicentennial Liberty Bell Replica was not found. But a smaller replica was found inside, the plaque reads: 1976 - Presented to the People of Kansas by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxillary.
Kansas Governor's Office The Governor's office in the Capitol seems to be stuck away in a corner. A portrait of the current governor, Kathleen Sebelius, is the inset in upper right of the picture. A national magazine ranked her as the fifth best governor in the United States. I believe she needs a better entrance to her office.