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The City of Junction City was incorporated in 1859 and became a city of the first class on January 1, 1962. The city covers an area of approximately six square miles. It is the county seat of Geary County. It is located approximately 130 miles west of Kansas City, 112 miles north of Wichita, and 62 miles west of Topeka. The City had an estimated 2004 US Census Bureau population of 16,806. It is anticipated that the population of Junction City will increase to approximately 30,000 in the next five years due to the change in mission of Fort Riley. Junction City, Kansas is a great place to call "home". The community boasts award winning schools, outstanding recreational opportunities, beautiful parks, a major healthcare center and booming business and industrial districts. |
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Junction City is located near Milford Reservoir, the largest lake in the state of Kansas. Milford, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake, provides excellent water activities, including skiing, boating and fishing. Bass, catfish, wipers and walleye are found in abundance here. The lake is home to Milford State Park and several peaceful campgrounds. |
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| Junction City feautres a wonderful mix of modern facilities and historic locations. The Geary County Convention Center features over 16,000 square feet of meeting space and other facilities. |  |
| History abounds in the Junction City area. The Opera House, Bartell Hotel, Heritage Park, historic homes and nearby Fort Riley provide activities for any history buff. Fort Riley began in the 1850's and notable historic locations include the home of General George A. Custer, the Cavalry Museum, monuments to the Buffalo soldier, Wounded Knee Massacre and Civil War horses. |  |
| The natural beauty of the Flint Hills area is evident surrounding Junction City. They were named by explorer Zebulon Pike in 1806 for the cobbles of flint-like chert that glinted through the tall prairie grasses. Due to chert in the soil, farming was not practical and cattle ranching became the main agricultural activity in the region. The Flint Hills contain most of the remaining tallgrass prairie in the world and have some of the largest cattle ranches in Kansas. |  |
| Recreation opportunities are plentiful in Junction City. The Parks and Recreation Department offers numerous city parks great for a picnic, fishing, hiking/biking, and playgrounds. The Rec. Department also offers various sports leagues and activities for all age groups. Visit the Arts Council and enjoy a Murder Mystery Dinner, Gallery Walk, and Summer Concert Series. Don't forget your golf clubs, nearby Rolling Meadows Golf Course features 18 holes of Championship Golf. Plan on attending the State's largest free Indpendence Day Celebration at Sundown Salute. |  |
| Sports fans come and check out the Junction City Generals, a semi-pro baseball team. The Generals play a full schedule of games throughout the summer at Rathert Stadium, named in honor of City Engineer Arthur Rathert. The stadium was completed in 1937 and has been described as "the finest baseball stadium in Kansas." |  |
| Nearby Fort Riley was founded in the mid-1800s and is a permanent military post and important regional partner. Fort Riley has long been one of the nation's largest U.S. Army military installations. It was home to General Custer's famed and ill-fated 7th Cavalry. Originally, it was named Camp Center, as it was believed to be located near the geographic center of the United States. It was later re-named Fort Riley in honor of Maj. Gen. Bennett C. Riley who had led the first military escort along the Santa Fe Trail in 1829. Today the military reservation covers approximately 101,000 acres. This historic old cavalry post with many well-preserved buildings and monuments open to sightseers. An active historical society provides regular tours in the spring, summer and fall. |  |
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