When you hear Kansas City, you would think it is in the state of Kansas, right? Well, let’s find out.
Which state is it in
It is in both states, as it borders Kansas and Missouri. However, we will be talking about the city in Missouri.
Location
Facts
- State
- Missouri
- Incorporated
- Town of Kansas
- June 1, 1850
- City of Kansas
- March 28, 1853
- Town of Kansas
- Area
- City
- 318.80 sq mi
- Land
- 314.73 sq mi
- Water
- 4.07 sq mi
- Urban
- 714.10 sq mi
- Metro
- 7,952 sq mi
- City
- Population
- City
- 508.090
- Rank
- 37th in the USA
- 1st in Missouri
- City
- Metro area
- 2,392,035
- USA 31st
- 2,392,035
In 1803
The Louisiana Purchase brought this area into the United States. Lewis and Clark visited the area and found it an excellent place to build a fort. Also, in 1831, a group from New York settled there, forming the first school. However, in 1833, mob violence forced the Mormon settlement out.
1853 is when the city was created, with a mayor being elected.
American Civil War
The city was an area of some significant battles in the Civil War. For a brief time, the Confederate States held the site. However, the Union troops occupied the city shortly after. The Confederates won a battle at a later time that turned over the city again. But, the union came in, and with a general order No. 11, the union pushed everyone out of four counties in the western part of the state, including Jackson. The people who could stay were in the city with allegiance to the union.
World War I
There is a World War I monument in Kansas City. It is a great place to visit and learn more about the First World War.
Downtown
In the early 2000s, the population was only 4,000 people in the downtown area. Now, it is up to over 30,000 people. This is partly due to a $6 Billion door improvement, at least on the Missouri side. They funded a site to lure an MLB or NHL team, but there isn’t one right now.
Businesses
Several businesses have headquarters in the city.
| Kansas City Southern Railway | Childern International | JHS Pedals |
| Andrews McMeel Universal | Commerce Bancshares | Popular |
| Applebee’s (Former) | Veterans of Foreign Wars | Lockton Companies |
| Barkley Inc. | Evergy (Great Plains Energy) | MANICA Architecture |
| Bemastein-Rien | Freightquote.com | Novastar Financial |
| Black & Veaths’s Global Water business | Barney Holding Company | Smith Electric Vehicles |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of KC | Hallmark Cards | Russell Stover Candies |
| Copaken, White, and Britt | H&R Bock | BRIM |
| Boulevard Brewing Company | HNTB | UMB Financial Corporation |
| Burns & McDonnell | Hostess Brands | Comer |
| Cemer | J.E. Dunn Construction Group | Walton Construction |
Food
You would think Kansas City would be a good place for food. What is KC known for? Well, if you thought Barbecue, then you got it right. It is known for steak and Barbecue.
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Sports
Here are the sports that are in KC.
| Club | Sport | League | Venue |
| Kansas City Chief’s | Football | NFL | Arrowhead Stadium |
| Kansas City Royals | Baseball | MLB | Kauffman Stadium |
| Sporting Kansas City | Soccer | 2016 | Children’s Mercy Park |
| Sporting Kansas City | Soccer | Womens Soccer | ECHO |
| Kansas City Mavericks | Hockey | Kansas City Comets | Cable Dahmen Arena |
| North Kansas City High School | Indoor Soccer | Major Arena Soccer | Cable Dahmer Arena |
| Kansas City Monarchs | Baseball | American Association | Legends Field |
| Kansas City Blues | Ruby Union | USA Rugby Division 1 | North Kansas City High School |
| Kansas City Storm | Football Women’s | WTFA | North Kasas City High School |
| Kansas City Goats | Arena Football | Arena League | Municipal Arena |
Overview
It is a city that has some character. Some things are going well for it, and sports are happening there. It is a growing city that will continue to get better.
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