Emporia, Educational center in Lyon County, Kansas, United States.
Emporia is a town in Lyon County, Kansas, serving as an educational and commercial hub in the region. The city features a downtown area with shops and services, alongside institutional buildings including higher education facilities.
The town began in 1857 as a trading outpost along an important westward route. It grew as a trading center during the era of American westward expansion and settlement in the Great Plains.
The presence of a major university shapes the social fabric, bringing young people and fostering intellectual activities throughout the year. Student-led events and campus traditions blend into the broader community life.
The town sits along a main route connecting larger regions and is easily accessible by car. The layout is straightforward to navigate with clear streets and ample parking throughout.
The town hosts seasonal craft fairs and artisan markets that showcase local makers and traditional skills. These gatherings draw visitors interested in handmade goods and supporting community artisans.
Location: Lyon County
Inception: 1857
Elevation above the sea: 350 m
Website: http://emporia-kansas.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.40810,-96.18690
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13
National Teachers Hall of Fame
1.2 km
David Traylor Zoo of Emporia
2.9 km
Welch Stadium
1.2 kmFlint Hills National Wildlife Refuge
26.7 km
Emporia Granada Theatre
603 m
William Allen White House
1 km
Emporia State University Memorial Union
1.1 km
Trusler Sports Complex
1.9 km
Neosho River Bridge
23.6 km
Dunlap Colored Cemetery
24.7 km
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
628 m
Walt Mason House
520 m
Harris-Borman House
1.2 km
Richard Howe House
2.2 kmEmporia Downtown Historic District
643 m
Wood House
29.3 km
Harris Bridge
20.4 km
Soden's Grove Bridge
2.5 kmLyon County State Lake
18.6 km
Rocky Ford Bridge
7.8 kmPetite Twin Theatre
582 mLake Kahola
24.3 kmEmporia Golf Course
9.3 kmCow Pens of the Flint Hills
27.9 kmBeach Music Hall
911 mAbstract Sculpture
2.2 kmScenic viewpoint
27.6 kmScenic viewpoint
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