Johnson County, County administration center in Olathe, Kansas, US
Description
Johnson County is an administrative region in eastern Kansas with its seat in Olathe. The area features flat prairie terrain interrupted by several waterways, including Kill Creek and Turkey Creek, with scattered wooded sections along the streams.
History
The region was named after Methodist preacher Thomas Johnson in 1855 and became a site of confrontations between anti-slavery and pro-slavery groups. These tensions shaped the early settlement years and reflected the national conflicts that led to the Civil War.
Culture
The county contains numerous educational institutions across eight school districts, offering diverse programs and resources for students of all ages.
Practical
Public services can be accessed through an online mapping system that shows administrative boundaries and geographic information. Offices in Olathe provide various administrative services for residents, available both in person and digitally.
Did you know?
The administrative system allows residents to trace voting precinct boundaries and geographic features digitally. This transparency helps with orientation during local elections and regional matters.
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United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
19.6 km
Sprint World Headquarters Campus
19 km
Blue Valley Northwest High School
14.4 km
Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que
29.1 km
Blue Valley West High School
15.5 km
Shawnee Methodist Mission
28 kmOverland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
16.9 kmMuseum at Prairiefire
18.7 kmIndian Hills Country Club
25.8 kmFreedom's Frontier National Heritage Area
17.4 km
Mahaffie House
6.3 kmNerman Museum of Contemporary Art
13.7 kmHindu Temple and Cultural Center of Kansas City
18.6 km
Vox Theatre
29.6 kmK-7 Bridge
21.4 km
Highway 2 Bridge
15.4 km
William Thomas Turner Barn
11.4 kmArthur F. McClure II Archives and University Museum
16.7 kmSunflower Village Historic District
14.5 km
I. O. Pickering House
4.1 km
Johnson County Museum
20.6 km
Albert Ott House
4.6 km
Rio Theatre
21.5 km
H.W. Gates Funeral Home
30.7 km
Franklin R. Lanter House
3.9 kmMuseum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture
5 km
Martin Van Buren Parker House
3.7 kmInterstate 435 Bridge
21 km
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