Shawnee, Suburban municipality in Kansas City metropolitan area, United States
The city of Shawnee stretches across 42 square miles of land in Johnson County, featuring residential neighborhoods and commercial districts near Kansas City.
Before its establishment as a town in 1857, the area contained a Shawnee Indian mission and served as a government road between Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley.
The Shawnee Town 1929 Museum preserves local heritage through exhibits depicting life during the Great Depression and agricultural development in Johnson County.
The Johnson County Library system maintains two branches in Shawnee, providing residents with access to books, digital resources, and educational programs.
Shawnee Mission Park encompasses 1,600 acres of natural space, making it one of the largest municipal parks in the Kansas City metropolitan region.
Location: Johnson County
Elevation above the sea: 325 m
Website: http://www.cityofshawnee.org/
Shares border with: Overland Park
Website: http://cityofshawnee.org
GPS coordinates: 39.01280,-94.76580
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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