Lyon County Map, Kansas
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Lyon County, Kansas
Lyon County is in east-central Kansas. Emporia is the main city. It has a good-sized college, Emporia State University. The Flint Hills are nearby, so you get some nice rolling prairie.
There’s good fishing and hunting in the area. The county’s big on beef cattle. Emporia has a decent downtown with some shops and restaurants.
They host a big disc golf tournament every year if that’s your thing. U.S. Highway 50 and Interstate 35 run through the county, making it a key link between Kansas City and Wichita.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lyon County |
| County Seat | Emporia |
| Population | 34,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Emporia, Americus, Olpe, Neosho Rapids, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 35, U.S. Highway 50, Kansas State Highway 99 |
| FIPS Code | 20-111 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,233 square miles (land: 1,228 sq mi, water: 5 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Wabaunsee County (North), Osage County (Northeast), Coffey County (Southeast), Greenwood County (South), Chase County (West), Morris County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.41°N, 96.19°W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of Nathaniel Lyon, first Union general to be killed in the Civil War |
| Major Landmarks | Emporia State University, Lyon County Historical Society Museum, William Allen White House |
| Website | Lyon County Website |
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