Lyon County, Administrative county in Kansas, United States.
Description
Lyon County is an administrative county in eastern Kansas that serves as home to Emporia, the seat of local government. The region encompasses rural communities spread across flat terrain typical of this part of the state.
History
Established in 1862, the county was named in honor of General Nathaniel Lyon, a Union officer who died early in the Civil War. Its creation reflected the broader westward expansion happening across the United States at that time.
Culture
The Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College contribute to the educational landscape of Lyon County, shaping the next generation of professionals.
Practical
Visitors will find most services and facilities centered in Emporia as the county seat. The area is best explored by car, as communities are connected by regional highways.
Did you know?
A historic railway line runs through the county, still connecting Emporia to other towns in the region. This connection shaped much of the area's growth during the late 1800s.
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National Teachers Hall of Fame
4.5 km
Welch Stadium
4.5 km
Emporia Granada Theatre
5.4 km
Chase County Courthouse
35.2 km
William Allen White House
5 km
Emporia State University Memorial Union
4.6 km
Trusler Sports Complex
3.8 km
Council Grove Historic District
36.9 km
Lower Fox Creek School
35.5 km
First Baptist Church of Council Grove
37.9 km
Neosho River Bridge
23.6 km
Big John Farm Limestone Bank Barn
35.8 km
Arvonia School
24.7 km
Dunlap Colored Cemetery
23.4 km
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
5.3 km
Cottonwood River Bridge
35.1 km
Walt Mason House
5.4 km
Harris-Borman House
5 km
Richard Howe House
6.9 km
Fox Creek Stone Arch Bridge
35.1 km
Wood House
33.4 km
Chase County National Bank
35.3 km
Seth Hays House
37.5 km
Cottonwood Falls Grade School
35.6 km
Harris Bridge
19.6 km
Spring Hill Farm and Stock Ranch House
35.6 km
Soden's Grove Bridge
7.7 km
Rocky Ford Bridge
9.8 km
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