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Manhattan, Kansas

Located in Riley County, Kansas, Manhattan was established in 1855. Known as 'The Little Apple.'. Kansas State University is here — Go Wildcats.
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Founded 1855 | Population 56,000 | Peak 56,000 (2024) | County Riley County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Manhattan, Kansas

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1855 Founded: 'The Little Apple.'.
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1863 K-State: Kansas State University land grant.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Manhattan's character and economy.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Manhattan's identity and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Manhattan continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Manhattan

Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Arkansas Police Department Slaps God We Trust Decals Vehicles
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 15, 2016) — In a move that stirred up debate across the state, the Arkansas State Police decided to affix…
Jan 1, 1970
Walmart Employee Turns Lost 350 he Found Parking Lot Pays Price
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — On a routine shift in May 2016, a Walmart employee made a choice that seemed straightforward at the time…
Jan 1, 1970
Huckabee Obama Lost Battle Against Radical Islam
Washington, D.C. – On April 12, 2016, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee didn’t mince words when he took aim at Pr…
Jan 1, 1970
Woman Left Stunned how Walmart Handled her Special Request Photo
Bentonville, Arkansas — Back in March 2016, a routine shopping trip turned into a viral tale of frustration for one customer who…

Complete Historical Timeline

1855 Culture
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1863 Culture
K-State
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Known as 'The Little Apple.'.
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Kansas State University is here — Go Wildcats.
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Fort Riley, a major Army installation, is adjacent.
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Manhattan is located in Riley County, Kansas.
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Manhattan was founded in 1855.

Famous People from Manhattan, Kansas

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Charles Bachman
Engineer, Computer Scientist · Born Dec 11, 1924 · Died Jul 13, 2017 (age 92)
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Cassandra Peterson
Screenwriter, Singer · Born Sep 17, 1951 · Age 74
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Damon Runyon
Writer, Journalist · Born Oct 3, 1880 · Died Dec 10, 1946 (age 66)
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Del Close
Actor, Writer · Born Mar 9, 1934 · Died Mar 4, 1999 (age 64)
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Howie Shannon
Basketball Player, Basketball Coach · Born Jun 10, 1923 · Died Aug 16, 1995 (age 72)

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