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  Manhattan, Kansas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manhattan is the county seat of Riley County.
Manhattan was settled in April 1855 by the abolitionist Isaac Goodnow [1] and other New England settlers travelling to Kansas Territory under the auspices of the New England Emigrant Aid Company.
Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for the novel "Was", by Geoff Ryman a contemporary examination of the Wizard of Oz story by L.
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 Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, settled in 1855, is located in the heart of the scenic Flint Hills in northeast Kansas.
Within Manhattan, Kansas State University, founded in 1863 and the nations first land-grant college, is one of the leading examples of the successful system of land-grant universities developed throughout the United States.
Manhattan is also home of Manhattan Christian College, a four-year Bible College founded in 1927, which is adjacent to the KSU campus.
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 Manhattan Christian College - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manhattan Christian College is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas.
Manhattan Christian College was founded in 1927, as Christian Workers University.
The college is located across the street from Kansas State University, and offers dual-degree programs in cooperation with the University.
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 About Manhattan, Kansas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Manhattan, Kansas, is a pleasant, tree-shaded city of approximately 40,000 located in the northeastern part of Kansas.
The character of the city is greatly shaped by Kansas State University, which was established in 1863 and has grown to a size of over 19,000 students.
Manhattan is located on the banks of the Kansas River in the Flint Hills of northeastern Kansas.
www.cis.ksu.edu /Misc/Tour/about.manhattan.shtml   (344 words)

  
 Manhattan Kansas Chamber of Commerce
When the Cincinnati and Kansas Land Company left Ohio on the steamboat Hartford, the goal was settle a town in central Kansas and name it Manhattan, after the great city of the east.
After the Hartford ran aground in the Kansas River in 1855 the company met with settlers who were already in the area and joined forces to form a new town.
Among the native tallgrass prairies in the midst of a valley oasis, the city of Manhattan planted its roots, and since that day, Manhattan has grown to be the gem of the Flint Hills.
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 Manhattan, KS News
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Kansas State guard Lance Harris was arrested early Thursday for traffic offenses and failure to appear, according to the Riley County Police Department.
A former Emporia church secretary who admitted having her husband killed in 1983, while she was having an affair with the church's minister, has been denied parole for a fifth time.
Manhattan, Kan. - Kansas State University researchers concluded golfers should learn how to use their traditional ball-mark repair tool correctly or consider switching to a new tool on the market.
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 Manhattan Kansas Real Estate
Manhattan is easy to find?eight miles north of Interstate 70, the community is also served by Kansas highways 18 and 177, and U.S. Highway 24.
The new four-lane highway 177, connecting Manhattan with Interstate 70 and completed in 1997, was built under the Kansas Comprehensive Highway Program of 1989 with additional support from Riley County and the City of Manhattan.
Manhattan's 44,831 residents enjoy the quality of life in the region located at the juncture of the Big Blue and Kansas Rivers.
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 Manhattan, Kansas - brought to you by LASR - Leisure And Sport Review
The Cincinnati and Kansas Land Co. and all of the small groups of settlers already in the area joined forces to form a town, which they agreed to call Manhattan.
Although Manhattan, Kansas, may not be another New York City in size, residents of Manhattan of the Midwest think you'll savor the savvy of "The Little Apple."
Manhattan is nestled in among the picturesque Flint Hills, so named for their numerous bands of limestone and flint.
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 Sporting News, The: Manhattan steamroller - Kansas State University football coach turns the team into winners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Imagine Kansas State, for 100 years the essence of lousy football, the undisputed worst program in college football, winning a national championship.
First, you have to know where Kansas State was in 1989, when Snyder left as offensive coordinator at Iowa to become the coach of a school two hours farmland west of Kansas City, in the heart of a state that might produce a handful of Division I football players per year.
Kansas State plays the easiest non-conference schedule in major college football, and while Snyder has his oft-repeated reasons (1.
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 Manhattan, Kansas (KS), Pictures
Manhattan, city, seat of Riley County and also in Pottawatomie County, northeastern Kansas, at the confluence of the Kansas (Kaw) and Big Blue rivers; incorporated 1857.
It is an educational and research center and the hub of a grain-producing region.
Kansas State University of Agriculture and Applied Science (1863), Manhattan Christian College (1927), and several research institutes are here.
www.greatestcities.com /North_America/USA/Kansas_KS/Manhattan_city.html   (157 words)

  
 Manhattan, Kansas : Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Research is conducted in cooperation with Kansas State University, and an extramural program is conducted in cooperation with several universities, industries, and scientific institutes.
Located in Manhattan, Kansas, the Center is administered by the Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
The Laboratory was completed in 1971 on a 12-acre tract of land deeded to the U.S. Department of Agricultural by the State of Kansas.
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 Kansas Commerce - News Release - AUTH-FLORENCE TO ADD MANUFACTURING PLANT IN MANHATTAN, KANSAS
Company officials cited the excellent work force in Manhattan, and Kansas' central geographical location for distribution, as significant factors in selecting Manhattan for their new facility.
The City of Manhattan also offered an incentive package containing Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) financing, which includes tax abatement on real and personal property; a forgivable loan for 25 acres of land and special assessments at the site location; and certain relocation expenses.
The proposal is contingent upon the company attaining agreed upon contractual performance provisions and approval by the Manhattan City Commission.
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 Manhattan, Kansas after September 11 | csmonitor.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
MANHATTAN, KANSAS - When the World Trade Center towers crashed to earth last September, the ground beneath this small city in the middle of the American heartland shook like few others.
Her dangley earrings with the school's "Manhattan Indians" logo are a jaunty touch, offsetting the seriousness of what's on her mind: concerns about school security, the few episodes of harassment of Muslim students, the steadiness of the adults she oversees here who have 9/11-related worries of their own.
Like all Americans, people in Manhattan, Kansas, are concerned about the war in Afghanistan, and the continuing loss of life and suffering there.
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 Manhattan, Kansas, Outdoors Recreation
There are plenty of outdoors activities near Manhattan, Kansas if you know where to look.
Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 86 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long.
Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 116 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long.
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 Guest Haus Bed & Breakfast -- Manhattan, Kansas B&B Inn
The Guest Haus Bed and Breakfast is the home of Mike and Gloria Heiberger with two inviting guest rooms located on the second floor of the modern home nestled in the rolling, wooded area on the northwest side of Manhattan.
The Guest Haus Bed and Breakfast is located on the northwest side of Manhattan at 1724 Sheffield Circle.
We are just 2 miles west of the Kansas State University campus via Kimball Avenue or Anderson Avenue.
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 Manhattan Board of REALTORS®
Manhattan is located in the beautiful Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas and is home to Kansas State University--known as the Harvard of the Plains.
Manhattan is 45 miles from the capital city Topeka and 120 miles from Kansas City--famous for its fountains, jazz and barbecue.
Whether you are searching for your first home, just made a new move to the area, or contemplating your "next move", experienced and friendly Manhattan area REALTORS® are here to serve you.
www.manhattanrealtors.net   (170 words)

  
 Information on graduates of Kansas State Agricultural College, Manhattan, Kansas, 1913
In 1931 the name was changed to Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science and in 1959 became Kansas State University.
The Alumni Association of the Kansas State Agricultural College, at its annual meeting, June 18, 1912, instructed its Board of Directors to assess each member one dollar, collect the necessary data, and publish a register of the graduates.
Members are urged to keep the association informed concerning changes of address or occupations, that the College may have a correct directory and the labor of issuing later reports be minimized.
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 Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Located in the rolling hills of Kansas and edging the Kansas River, Manhattan is home to exhilarating Big XII sports, excellent restaurants, extraordinary outdoor recreation, exciting history and exceptional shopping.
For the 17th consecutive year, the Kansas State High School Activities Association Class 2A Basketball State Championship will be held in Manhatttan as Bramlage Coliseum will host 16 teams from around the state on Wednesday through Saturday, March 8-11.
Kansas Birding Festival at Wakefield The Kansas Birding Festival will be held in Wakefield on April 28-30.
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 Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Manhattan is conveniently located just off Interstate 70 in the heart of the scenic Flint Hills in northeast Kansas.
US Highway 24 and Kansas Highways 18 and 177 provide excellent access from nearly every direction.  If you are traveling west on I-70, simply take exit 313 and proceed 8 miles north on K-177 into Manhattan.  If you are traveling east on I-70, take exit 303 and proceed 6 miles on K-18.
Manhattan Regional Airport is located just four miles west of Manhattan on K-18.  US Airways Express provides several flights daily to and from Kansas City International Airport.  For schedule information click
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 Manhattan Apartments and Homes for Rent: Manhattan Apartment Rentals from Rent.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Every one of our apartment listings in Manhattan includes a way for you to find out more about the businesses, schools, and services in the area.
To view all of our apartment listings in Manhattan, we ask that you provide your email address and create a password in order to create your free Rent.com account.
To do a general search of Manhattan, simply tell us what you're looking for and when you'd like to move and we'll show you all of our relevant apartment listings.
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 Manhattan, Kansas (Cities)
Manhattan, a pleasant, tree-shaded city, is located in Riley County (of which it is the county seat) northwest of Topeka and about 100 miles west of Kansas City via Interstate Highway 70.
The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 41,318, a decrease of 1,763 since 1990.
Located in the northeastern part of the state, the city was founded in 1855 by a group of riverboat traders.
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 MAARS - Manhattan Area Amateur Radio Society
The Manhattan, Kansas Amateur Radio Society (MAARS) was formed on July 7, 1976.
The purpose of the club is to advance amateur radio in the Manhattan area.
Located 1.5 miles south of Manhattan, Kansas, the MAARS repeater is at the KSDB site near K-177.
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 eBay - manhattan kansas, Postcards Paper, Nonfiction Books items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks Tickets 3/4...
Manhattan Kansas - First Christian Church Postcard 1948
Manhattan Kansas Rock Island Cut RR Tracks Postcard
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 Manhattan, Kansas Web Design Services - Web Site Design Firms
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 Production Report: "American Gothic, "Manhattan, Kansas," "One Last Thing," "South of Heave", "Unknown"
With a population of only 65 people, Manhattan, Kansas is a far cry from the Manhattan Tara Wray is currently living in.
Manhattan has a population of roughly 50,000 and is home to a Big XII school (Kansas State University).
Randy Bell is the only co-producer for "Manhattan, Kansas." Also, the film was shot in Hunter, Kansas (pop.
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 Manhattan Kansas Information
Manhattan is located in the Northeast section of the state.
Manhattan is a growing, vibrant community with a diverse mixture of people, cultures, and ideas.
Photographs of Manhattan area businesses and other items of interest in and around the city.
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 Myers Pottroff & Ball, Manhattan, Kansas, personal injury, wrongful death, railroad accident, Law Lawyer Attorney
On April 20, 1997, the Kansas City Star ran a front-page story entitled “Killer Crossings.” That story contained information concerning recent accidents and the associated questions concerning railroad grade crossing safety.
Airlines are required to have smoke detectors in lavatories and cargo holds, but there is no requirement that railroads do anything to warn motorists of a train approaching a grade crossing.
In fact, only 14% of the grade crossings in Kansas are protected by active warning signals such as lights and gates.
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 Manhattan, Kansas - Real Estate, Homes, Property, Commercial
If you are thinking about moving to Manhattan, we can help you find a home, condo, luxury property or other real estate offered for sale.
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