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   Abilene (pronounced / ˈæbɪliːn /) [6] is a city in and the county seat of Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. [1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 6,460. [4][5] It is home of The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum and the Greyhound Hall of Fame.

2. abilenekansas.orgVisit Abilene, Kansas

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   It's a great day in Abilene! We welcome you to our award-winning, five-star community to explore all it has to offer. From world-class museums to wild west re-enactments, destination dining and lodging options and unique retail shopping, Abilene offers something for everyone!

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   Abilene, city, seat (1861) of Dickinson county, east-central Kansas, U.S. The city lies along the Smoky Hill River. Settled in 1858 and known as Mud Creek, it was named about 1860 for the biblical Abilene (which means “grassy plain”).

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   The colorful history of Abilene dates from the pioneer cattle days when great herds of longhorns were driven overland from Texas to Abilene, the western terminus of the first railroad through Kansas. The City of Abilene holds a colorful position in the annuals of the Old West.

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   Abilene, Kansas is titled Best Small Town by Smithsonian Magazine, known for the Brookville Hotel fried chicken, and is proud of it's historic roots with the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Boyhood Home.

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   Things to Do in Abilene, Kansas: See Tripadvisor's 3,718 traveler reviews and photos of Abilene tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Abilene. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Jul 29, 2024 · THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Abilene, KS. Travellers' Choice Awards winners (including the "Best of the Best" title) are among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor, according to the reviews and opinions of travellers across the globe.

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   Where is Abilene Kansas located?

   • Abilene, city, seat (1861) of Dickinson county, east-central Kansas, U.S. The city lies along the Smoky Hill River. Settled in 1858 and known as Mud Creek, it was named about 1860 for the biblical Abilene (which means “grassy plain”).

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   How big is Abilene KS?

   • At 19 feet 10 ½ inches wide and 13 feet 11 ¼ inches tall (not including the frame), Abilene, Kansas, is now home to the World’s Largest … 8. The Greenhouse A serene space created by plants and art. A social enterprise project run by The Cedar House. 9. Jeffcoat Photography Studio Museum 10. Russell Stover Candy Company

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   What is Abilene Kansas known for?

   • Abilene is known as the Greyhound Capital of the World. The National Greyhound Association headquarters are located west of the city. The Greyhound Hall of Fame tells the story of the Greyhound canine and the racing industry. T. C. Henry was Abilene’s first Mayor. He introduced wheat to the state of Kansas by secretly planting 5,000 acres.

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   Why is Abilene a colorful city?

   • The colorful history of Abilene dates from the pioneer cattle days when great herds of longhorns were driven overland from Texas to Abilene, the western terminus of the first railroad through Kansas. The City of Abilene holds a colorful position in the annuals of the Old West. Many of the legends and the traditions of the cowboy days had their...

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   Where is Abilene TN located?

   • Old Abilene Town – named #1 True Western Town by True West Magazine, Abilene is located at the end of the historic Chisholm Trail. Dickinson County Heritage Center - Discover the history of the wild frontier, the days of Tom Smith and Wild Bill Hickok, and the wild and woolly days of the cattle drives to Abilene at the end of the Chisholm Trail.

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   How did Abilene get its name?

   • In 1857, Dickinson County was founded and Abilene began as a stage coach stop, established by Timothy Hersey and named Mud Creek. It was not until 1860 that it was named Abilene, from a passage in the Bible (Luke 3:1), meaning "grassy plains". In 1867, the Kansas Pacific Railway (Union Pacific) pushed westward through Abilene.

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