History of Kansas City, Kansas: when Kansas City was founded and how it developed.

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Kansas City, Kansas is a city located in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States. It is the third most populous city in the state, with a population of around 150,000 people. The city was founded in the 1850s and was named after the Kansas River, which flows through it.

The area that is now Kansas City, Kansas was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Kansas, Osage, and Pawnee. European explorers and settlers arrived in the area in the early 19th century, and the city was founded in 1853. It was initially a stop on the Oregon and Santa Fe trails, and it later became a hub for the cattle trade.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Kansas City, Kansas became a major industrial center, with the construction of the Kansas City Stockyards and the growth of the meatpacking and rail industries. The city also became a center for jazz music and was home to several famous jazz musicians, including Charlie Parker and Count Basie.

In the latter part of the 20th century, Kansas City, Kansas underwent a period of revitalization and renewal, with the construction of new buildings, the development of a downtown arts district, and the renovation of historic neighborhoods.



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