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Junction City, County seat in Geary County, Kansas

Junction City is the county seat of Geary County in Kansas, situated on elevated prairie terrain. The town serves as a regional hub with road connections linking it to surrounding communities.

The town was founded in 1854 and grew into an important administrative center for the region. Its role as a transportation crossroads shaped its development over the decades.

The community of Junction City maintains strong connections through regular events at Milford Lake, offering activities from fishing to wildlife observation.

The town sits on major highways providing access to regional destinations and serves as a good base for exploring the surrounding area. Visitors find practical amenities here and less crowding than in larger cities.

The surrounding Flint Hills region presents a natural environment where prairie grass landscapes merge with secluded woodland areas.

Location: Geary County

Inception: 1854

Elevation above the sea: 336 m

Website: http://junctioncity-ks.gov

GPS coordinates: 39.02750,-96.84030

Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:53

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Milford Lake

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First Territorial Capitol of Kansas
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Christian Wetzel Cabin
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Grand Army of the Republic memorial
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Grand Army of the Republic memorial

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Staatz House
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Staatz House

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Pawnee Point

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Backstop Ridge

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James Dixon House

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Republican Point

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Sherman Heights

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Sheridan Point

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Williston Point

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Junction City Downtown Historic District
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Junction City Downtown Historic District

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Indian Hill Golf Course

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Junction City Golf Course

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Junction City Golf Course

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Site of old UP Turntable and Roundhouse

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Locomotive 6072

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C.L. Hoover Opera House

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