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THE GEOGRAPHIC CENTER

THE GEOGRAPHIC CENTER In a park three miles north and one mile west is the exact geographic center of the 48 contiguous states. The location has been officially established by the U.S. Geological...


THE GEOGRAPHIC CENTER In a park three miles north and one mile west is the exact geographic center of the 48 contiguous states. The location has been officially established by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Two Locations along US-36, Smith County
1. 0.3 miles west of K-181 junction
39.784416,-98.567705
2. 0.7 miles east of K-181 junction

Plaque via Kansas Historical Society, and is used with their permission. Full page

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