The City of Effingham, KS
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The city of Effingham is located in the state of Kansas in Atchison County and has a population of 569 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Effingham is Topeka, approximately 31 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Effingham, including Singleton's Six Pack, Country Mart, Nortonville Main St Grille, Lancaster Cafe and Pineview Country Club. For a larger selection of Effingham restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Effingham Botanical Gardens, Golf Courses, Ski Resorts, Museums and/or Zoos, including the International Forest of Friendship, Constitution Hall State Historic Site, Village Greens Golf Course, Oaks Golf Club The and Snow Creek. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Effingham please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Effingham:
- Topeka Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP)
Effingham, Kansas Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Effingham
In the month of December, Effingham experiences an average high temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 21 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.37 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Effingham with daytime temperatures averaging 87 degrees in the summer, and 41 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Effingham to receive an average of 1.17 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.2 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 112 degrees in the summer and as low as -30 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Effingham should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 67 degrees, and nighttime lows of 43.
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Effingham, Kansas Attractions
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Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site - Topeka, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site was established in Topeka, Kansas, on October 26, 1992, by the United States Congress to commemorate the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision aimed at ending racial segregation in public schools. On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously declared that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal" and, as such, violated the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees all citizens "equal protection of the laws.
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Constitution Hall State Historic Site - Lecompton, Lecompton Constitution Hall, which is also referred to as Constitution Hall, is a building in Lecompton, Kansas that played a role in the long-running Bleeding Kansas crisis.
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Falcon Lakes Golf Course - Basehor, The Falcon Lakes Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Leavenworth County Kansas. Built in 2002, this Basehor course designed by Jay Morrish is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 913-724-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 4605 Clubhouse Dr, Basehor, KS 66007
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International Forest of Friendship - Atchison, The International Forest of Friendship is an arboretum and memorial forest beside Lake Warnock in Atchison, Kansas. It is a memorial to the men and women involved in aviation and space exploration, and open to the public daily.
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Kansas Museum of History - Topeka, The Kansas Museum of History in Topeka, Kansas in the US, is the state history museum. It presents Kansas history from the prehistoric to modern eras in 30,000 square feet of exhibits. The galleries feature a train, full-sized tipi in the Southern Cheyenne style, a 1950s diner, and many other large features. Major topics covered in the main gallery include Native American tribal history, westward movement on the Oregon and Santa Fe trails, early settlers, the Bleeding Kansas and Civil War eras, and Populism at the turn of the 20th century.
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Kansas State Capitol - Topeka, The Kansas State Capitol is the state capitol building of the U.S. state of Kansas. Housing the Kansas Legislature, it is located in the state capital of Topeka, .
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Landon Arena - Topeka, Landon Arena is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena built in 1987 in Topeka, Kansas. It is currently home to the Kansas Koyotes indoor football team and the Topeka Roadrunners ice hockey team. Previously, Topeka Sizzlers of the Continental Basketball Association, Topeka Tarantulas and Topeka ScareCrows ice hockey teams played there. Many other shows, including concerts, perform here.
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Oaks Golf Club, The - Leavenworth, The Oaks Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Leavenworth County Kansas. Built in 1998, this Leavenworth course designed by Snyder Brothers is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 6 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 913-651-5845. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 3210 Shrine Park Rd, Leavenworth, KS 66048
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Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden - Topeka, Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden is a garden located in Gage Park, at 4320 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas.
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Snow Creek - , Weston, Snow Creek is a ski resort on the bluffs above the Missouri River just north of Kansas City, Missouri at Iatan, Missouri.
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Effingham, Kansas Hotels
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Effingham, Kansas Restaurants
This is a list of Effingham Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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