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  Shawnee County, Kansas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shawnee County (standard abbreviation: SN) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas.
The Kansas River runs east across the county being bordered on its north bank by the towns of Rossville, Silver Lake and Soldier, and on its south bank by the towns of Willard, Dover, Mission, Topeka and Tecumseh.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shawnee_County,_Kansas   (1175 words)

  
 Shawnee County, Part 1
Shawnee County is situated in the third tier of counties west of the Missouri River and contains 357,120 acres of land.
The land is described in the government and county surveys as "bottom land, 31 per cent; upland, 69 per cent; forest 8 per cent; prairie, 92 per cent." The timber, natural growth, is confined to the bottoms of Kansas River, and the numerous creeks and streams tributary to it.
South of the Kansas the principal tributary streams are Mission Creek and Shunganunga Creek, the former watering the town of Dover, and the latter the towns of Mission and Topeka, the whole river system covering the county as with a network.
www.kancoll.org /books/cutler/shawnee/shawnee-co-p1.html   (1652 words)

  
 85499 -- McCormick v. Board of Shawnee County Comm'rs -- Abbott -- Kansas Supreme Court
The relevant, dispositive inquiry in determining whether a right is clearly established is whether it would be clear to a reasonable officer that his or her conduct was unlawful in the situation he or she confronted.
Richard V. Eckert, county counselor, was on the brief for appellee Board of County Commissioners of Shawnee County and Shawnee County.
Amicus curiae Kansas County and District Attorneys Association (KCDAA) joins in Long's argument that the Court of Appeals misapplied Kalina when it suggested that she was afforded no immunity at all.
www.romingerlegal.com /kansas/kansas_courts/854992.htm   (7219 words)

  
 79164 -- Kennedy v. Board of Shawnee County Comm'rs -- Allegrucci -- Kansas Supreme Court
Laura M. Graham, assistant county counselor, argued the cause, and Sandra L. Jacquot, county counselor, was with her on the brief for appellee Board of Shawnee County Commissioners.
The county appraiser or district appraiser in setting values for various types of personal property, shall conform to the values for such property as shown in the personal property appraisal guides devised or prescribed by the director of property valuation.
No person shall be appointed or reappointed to or serve as county appraiser in any county under the provisions of this act unless such person shall have at least three years of mass appraisal experience and be qualified by the director of property valuation as an eligible Kansas appraiser under the provisions of this act.
www.romingerlegal.com /kansas/kansas_courts/79164.htm   (8519 words)

  
 Shawnee County, Part 17
In 1876 as Chairman of the Educational Committee of the Kansas State Grange, he prepared a report on industrial education, which was published in pamphlet and widely circulated.
He was born in Ohio, Greene County, January 14, 1851, and came to Kansas with his parents in 1855, locating on present place, which is a part of the claim his father pre-empted.
In 1879 he was elected a representative in the Legislature of Kansas, where he exerted a powerful influence in shaping legislation to promote the best interests of the commonwealth.
www.kancoll.org /books/cutler/shawnee/shawnee-co-p17.html   (2462 words)

  
 Shawnee County, Kansas houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
Churches in Shawnee County include: West Union Church, Wakarusa Presbyterian Church, Topeka Church of the Brethren, Tecumseh United Methodist Church, East Side Baptist Church, Elmont United Methodist Church, Faith Assembly of God, Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church.
Shawnee County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly above Kansas state average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 24 fatalities and 801 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
www.city-data.com /county/Shawnee_County-KS.html   (612 words)

  
 Membership Info, Shawnee County Historical Society   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The Shawnee County Historical Society formed in 1946, it's founders having recognized the need to preserve the facts and legends of the early days of our county up to more recent times.
In January 2003 the Shawnee County Historical Society merged with Historic Topeka.
The Shawnee County Historical Society is committed to preserving the past and making it accessible to those interested in knowing who we are and where we come from.
members.cox.net /cyoho/schs   (922 words)

  
 US Cyberwatch
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, Topeka Police Dept., and US Cyberwatch Inc. members worked together on a sting operation in Topeka, Kansas in Aug. 2006, which resulted in the arrest of 7 men who came to a south Topeka location in the hope of having sex with a minor child.
This operation was very successful due to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office and the Topeka Police Department, in cooperation with US Cyberwatch members.
Kansas children are now safer because of your dedication to protecting them from adults, such as the men listed here, who would harm them.
www.uscyberwatch.com /shawneecounty2006.htm   (370 words)

  
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Puppies born to pit bull dogs registered under this act must be removed from the unincorporated areas of Shawnee County by the time they are four (4) months of age.
Pit bull dogs unlaw- fully located in the unincorporated areas of Shawnee County shall be subject to seizure and impoundment pursuant to this resolution.
All owners or custodians must register their pit bull dog(s) with the Shawnee County Clerk within ten (10) days of the effective date of this resolution.
www.rott-n-chatter.com /rottweilers/laws/kansasshawnee.html   (2081 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Shawnee County, Kan.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
Kansas state house of representatives, 1861; general in the Union Army during the Civil War; member of
Governor of Kansas, 1876, 1888; district judge in Kansas, 1883-85; candidate for
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/KS/SH.html   (1017 words)

  
 Shawnee County - Kansas State Historical Society
Topeka, KS: Shawnee County Historical Society and Arts Center of Topeka, 1988.
A Survey of Topeka, Kansas, as a Location for Consolidated State Headquarters of the U.S. Department of Agricultural Agencies in Kansas.
Remembrances in Wood, Brick and Stone: Examples from the Architectural Heritage of Shawnee County, Kansas.
www.kshs.org /research/collections/documents/bibliographies/counties/kscosn.htm   (611 words)

  
 Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is a public library located in Topeka, Kansas.
It serves all of Shawnee County, Kansas with the exception of the Rossville, Kansas and Silver Lake, Kansas townships.
The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is a municipal taxing district authorized by Kansas law.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Topeka_&_Shawnee_County_Public_Library   (290 words)

  
 Shawnee County, Kansas KS, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Shawnee County is one of 105 counties in Kansas.
The county is in the Topeka metro area.
This was an increase of 1.09% from the 2000 census.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=5028   (648 words)

  
 Shawnee County Kansas Genealogy Queries 2000
Pinkney Hall McCord was a sheriff in Riley County before moving to Topeka in Shawnee County.
James died 11 July 1904 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas, so Grandmother (Alice Evaline Miller Gibbons) may have met him and remembered him a little as she was about 10 when he died.
Wilders from Lee County, Virginia, Hancock and Hawkins County Tennessee, Morgan County, Kentucky to Shawnee County, Kansas.
skyways.lib.ks.us /kansas/genweb/shawnee/queries00.html   (7128 words)

  
 WW1 Honor Roll
Importantly, the book includes photographs of Shawnee County's Army and Navy officers and enlisted men of the services.
Where information was available, each photo is complete with place and date of birth, names of parents, location of former residence in the County and some details of the unit in which they served.
" THE SHAWNEE COUNTY Honor Roll was conceived, the necessary material gathered, and the book published that the people of this county might have a permanent record of their total activities as called forth by the great World War.
www.tgstopeka.org /honor.html   (324 words)

  
 Shawnee County Democratic Party | Shawnee County Central Committee Website, an organizing tool for the County Party   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Contact the Shawnee County Democrats by emailing us
Therefore, it is in your best interest to create an account and email the county chair so your status can be approved as a Precinct Committee person or Ward Captain.
The county chair can do the same for the executive committee, and the central committee.
www.shawneedems.org   (266 words)

  
 the Shawnee County District attorney!
Robert Hecht was Assistant County Attorney and County Attorney of Shawnee County from 1961 to 1969.  After being in private practice for 32 years, he gave up his practice to seek election to the office of District Attorney.
Hecht was born in Kansas and grew up in the Oakland area of Topeka.  His father was a flsmith with the Santa Fe Shops.  Mr.
Hecht has two grandchildren.  One of which is a freshman at Topeka High School and the other is in kindergarten.
www.shawneecountyda.org /index.asp?NID=2   (1068 words)

  
 Shawnee County Real Estate, REALTORS, Shawnee Real Estate Agents, Homes For Sale, Home Values
Estimate the value of your home or other Shawnee County homes in seconds, or get a professional estimate.
HomeGain provides Shawnee County real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other property in Shawnee County.
HomeGain has realty services to help you find a top Shawnee County real estate agent, get the value of your home and a comparative market analysis, view Shawnee County real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/KS/shawnee_county.html   (340 words)

  
 Kansas Affirmative Action Report, Topeka Metropolitan Area (Shawnee County, Kansas)>
The figures are based on 1990 Census estimates, but they have been adjusted to 2002 annual average labor force estimates developed by the Kansas Department of Human Resources.
The "All Minorities" total, which is the sum of the figures for all races except white and the figures for persons of Hispanic origin, may include duplication.
Unlike the first two tables, this table includes no duplication, because persons of Hispanic origin are excluded from the figures for individual race categories.
laborstats.dol.ks.gov /aa/tomsa.htm   (429 words)

  
 Douglas County, Kansas - Shawnee Heights Public Schools - USD 450
Douglas County, Kansas - Shawnee Heights Public Schools - USD 450
Shawnee Heights USD 450 schools are actually located in Shawnee County, however several rural residents of Douglas County attend these schools.
Below is a list of all schools located in the Shawnee Heights District.
www.douglas-county.com /education/shawneeheights.asp   (156 words)

  
 Shawnee County Historical Bulletins for sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The last time we were together: Shawnee County in WWII
NOTE: In January 2003 the Shawnee County Historical Society merged with Historic Topeka.
Our focus is on both preserving Shawnee County's history and actively protecting the county's historic architecture.
members.cox.net /cyoho/schs/bulletins.html   (359 words)

  
 Shawnee County, Kansas QuickLinks from the US Census Bureau
Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino origin: Kansas counties, Places in Kansas
Historical population counts, 1900 to 1990, for all counties in Kansas
Summary statistics for Kansas counties by NAICS (North American Industry Classification System): 2002
quickfacts.census.gov /qfd/states/20/20177lk.html   (248 words)

  
 Shawnee County Kansas Genealogy
[ A virtually complete collection of all Kansas newspapers published from 1875 to the present, and some pre 1875 newspapers is available on microfilm or in original form from the Society.
Kansas 353rd Infantry Regiment in World War I
The Kansas Heritage Center for Family and Local History
www.kindredtrails.com /KS_Shawnee.html   (139 words)

  
 Shawnee County Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Shawnee County, Kansas
Then contact any of the Kansas Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Kansas area home.
Click on the Shawnee cities that you are interested in or search all Real Estate in Shawnee County:
So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/KS/County/SHAWNEE   (314 words)

  
 Welcome to the Shawnee County Fair Website — Shawnee County Fair
In association with Shawnee Country Research and Extension and 4-H
The 2006 Shawnee County Fair will begin on July 22-23 with the horse show and continue with all other exhibits and shows on July 27-30 at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka.
Win a free bicycle at the State Farm Bicycle Rodeo during the Shawnee County Fair May 26, 2006
www.shawneecountyfair.org   (146 words)

  
 Structural Monitoring Saves Shawnee County Bridge
However, the data gathered quickly indicated that the structure was going into a compression response and that the bridge was actually a filled concrete arch.
The loaded tandem axle in the photo weighed 42,800 pounds, which is 26% over the legal load limits set by the state of Kansas.
The transducers all reacted well within acceptable parameters and no further bending of the center span was observed.
www.structuralintegritysys.com /RATNER.htm   (362 words)

  
 Territorial Kansas Online - Home
Explore the turbulent times of "Bleeding Kansas." Hundreds of personal letters, diaries, photos, and maps bring to life the settling of Kansas during the fierce debate over slavery.
During the year 1856, the Pro-Slavery people of Missouri virtually cut off Free-State emigration to Kansas Territory by the way of the Missouri River.
This circumstance led to an organized emigration to Kansas Territory overland through Iowa.
territorialkansasonline.org /cgiwrap/imlskto/index.php?...&allresults=1   (100 words)

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