Abilene, County seat in Dickinson County, Kansas.
Abilene extends along the Smoky Hill River at an elevation of 352 meters, featuring wide streets lined with historic buildings from the 1800s.
Joseph McCoy established Abilene as a major cattle shipping point in 1867, transforming it into the northern terminus of the Chisholm Trail cattle drives.
The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum preserves documents, artifacts, and exhibits related to President Dwight D. Eisenhower's life and administration.
Interstate 70 and Kansas Highway 15 intersect in Abilene, providing direct connections to major cities across Kansas and neighboring states.
The Greyhound Hall of Fame in Abilene contains exhibits, memorabilia, and retired racing dogs that welcome visitors to this specialized museum.
Location: Dickinson County
Inception: 1857
Elevation above the sea: 352 m
Website: https://AbileneCityHall.com
GPS coordinates: 38.91972,-97.21722
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home
1 km
Eisenhower Home
935 m
Lebold Mansion
708 m
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway 3415
770 m
Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad
1.1 km
Whiteford (Price) Archeological Site
27.9 km
Sacred Heart Cathedral
35.3 km
Christ Cathedral
35.4 km
Wellington Formation
35.6 km
Masonic Temple
35.3 km
Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
35.1 km
Lander Park Carousel
1.2 km
Milford State Park
34.3 km
Wilson Pratt Truss Bridge
20 km
Bartell House
35.4 km
St. John's Episcopal Church
317 m
Chapman Creek Pratt Truss Bridge
18.5 km
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
183 m
Christian Wetzel Cabin
32.3 km
Dickinson County Courthouse
564 m
Versteeg-Swisher House
1.3 km
Abilene Downtown Historic District
384 m
Staatz House
26 km
John W. Birchmore House
892 m
Eliason Barn
29.2 km
Heritage Center
1.2 km
Lakewood Park Bridge
33.6 km
Hobbs Creek Bridge
34.5 kmReviews
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