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Salina, Kansas

Located in Saline County, Kansas, Salina was established in 1858. Named for the nearby Saline River and salt deposits. Central Kansas crossroads on I-70 and I-135.
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Founded 1858 | Population 48,000 | Peak 48,000 (2024) | County Saline County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Salina, Kansas

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1858 Founded: Named for nearby salt deposits.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Salina's character and economy.
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1990 Economic Development: Salina grew through the technology sector.
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2010 Modern Era: Salina continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Salina

Apr 20, 2026
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…
Apr 16, 2026
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…
May 15, 2016
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…
May 11, 2016
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…
Apr 12, 2016
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…
Mar 18, 2016
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

1858 Culture
Founded
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1990 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Named for the nearby Saline River and salt deposits.
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Central Kansas crossroads on I-70 and I-135.
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K-State Salina campus focuses on aviation and technology.
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Salina is located in Saline County, Kansas.
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Salina was founded in 1858.

Famous People from Salina, Kansas

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Adrianna Franch
Association Football Player · Born Nov 12, 1990 · Age 35
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Geraldine L. Richmond
Physicist, Chemist · Born Jan 17, 1953 · Age 73
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George Murdock
Stage Actor, Television Actor · Born Jun 25, 1930 · Died Apr 30, 2012 (age 81)
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Bill Graves
Politician · Born Jan 9, 1953 · Age 73

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