Coffey County, Administrative county in eastern Kansas, United States.
Description
Coffey County is an administrative division in eastern Kansas that encompasses both land and water bodies across its territory. The county contains several small towns, with Burlington serving as the main administrative center.
History
The county was established in 1855 and named after Asbury M. Coffey, a territorial legislator. This early settlement helped shape the region's development in the following decades.
Culture
The county is home to several school districts that shape education for local communities. These institutions serve as important gathering places in the daily life of residents.
Practical
The region is well served by Interstate 35, US Route 50, and US Route 75, giving visitors multiple routes for traveling through the area. Most services and administrative facilities are concentrated in Burlington.
Did you know?
The Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge extends across part of the county and provides habitat for diverse wildlife species. This makes the region an important conservation area within the state.
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National Teachers Hall of Fame
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Melvern Lake
36.4 km
David Traylor Zoo of Emporia
43.1 km
Welch Stadium
45.2 km
Allen County Jail
42.5 km
Emporia Granada Theatre
44.7 km
William Allen White House
44.4 km
Emporia State University Memorial Union
45 km
Sennett and Bertha Kirk House
45.5 km
Trusler Sports Complex
44.7 km
Anderson County Courthouse
46.6 km
Northrup House
42.8 kmAtchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Pratt Truss Bridge
36.5 km
Neosho River Bridge
21.8 km
Burlington Carnegie Free Library
1.3 km
Lyndon Carnegie Library
46.8 km
Burlington Opry
1.1 km
Woodson County Courthouse
34.4 km
Arvonia School
33.8 km
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
44.7 km
Walt Mason House
45.6 km
Yates Center Courthouse Square Historic District
33.6 km
Yates Center Carnegie Library
34.2 km
Harris-Borman House
44.3 km
Osage County Courthouse
47.1 km
Richard Howe House
43.3 km
Stockbrands and Kemmerer Department Store
34.5 km
Soden's Grove Bridge
43.6 km
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