Moving Companies in Kansas (KS)

 KANSAS

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Here is a brief introduction to the state of Kansas.

Capital City: Topeka
Nicknames: Sunflower State, Jayhawk State, Wheat State

Population over 2, 7 million residents

State’s Flag: The state flag, adopted in 1927, shows the sunflower (the state flower); 34 stars, symbolizing Kansas as the 34^th state to enter the Union; and a farmer, representing agriculture.

For century’s travelers-whether explorers in search of mythical cities, wagoners following the Oregon or Santa Fe Trail, or drivers on the asphalt ribbons of interstate highways-have simply passed through Kansas on their way to someplace else. Those who linger, however, discover that Kansas holds a wealth of surprises.

With its brutal summers and winters, the area that would be Kansas was long left to its native inhabitants-the Wichita, Pawnee, Kansas, and Osage Indians-and vast roaming herds of bison. Then, in 1541, Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, spurred by tales of a rich city called Quivira, ventured to southwestern Kansas. Finding no gold or silver, he quickly left, leaving little sign that he had ever been there. Coronado’s failure did nothing to quell the fever. In the early 1600s fellow Spaniard Juan de Onate sent expeditions to Kansas that again proved fruitless. In 1744 the French, who planned to trade fur in the area, built Fort Cavagnial (near today’s Leavenworth}. Sixty years later Lewis and Clark traveled up the Missouri River along the eastern boundary of Kansas.   The few visitors who did come to the territory found the land inhospitable, a part of the so-called Great American Desert. As displaced Indians from the East were relocated to the territory by the U.S. government, the Indian population grew considerably. Because of this, most white people were convinced that they could not survive there and did not begin moving to the region until 1827, when Col. Henry Leaven-worth took charge of the military outpost (soon named Fort Leavenworth) that stood guard over the Santa Fe Trail. This marked the beginning of the end for the Plains Indians in Kansas; as more white settlers arrived, some 50 forts were established, among them, Fort Scott in the southeast, home of the mounted infantrymen of the Dragoons, and Fort Riley in the Flint Hills, longtime headquarters of the U.S. Cavalry. The Indians were forced to move farther west.

In 1854 Congress names Kansas a U.S. territory. Fighting between pro- and anti-slavery groups becomes so intense in 1854-1859 that territory is called Bleeding Kansas. In 1861 Kansas becomes the 34^th state to join the Union. In 1867 Abilene becomes first major cow town in Kansas. In 1932-1939 Dust storms ravage farms. In 1986 Kansas citizens approve sale of liquor by the glass; some counties remain dry. In 1996 Former Senator Bob Dole runs for U.S. president.   

Service industries: Car dealerships, grocery stores, law firms, hotels.

Manufacturing: Aircraft, missiles, freight trains, automobiles, flour mills, printed materials.

Agriculture: Beef cattle, hogs, wheat, corn, grain sorghum, hay.

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