Shawnee County, county in Kansas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 175,999 inhabitants. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855. Its county seat is Topeka.
There are 1 city/town in Shawnee County, KS. The largest city of Shawnee County is Dover with a population of 1,483.
Dover, Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas
Located in northeastern Kansas, Shawnee County balances urban living in the capital city of Topeka with the rural farmlands and tight-knit towns beyond city limits. As the county seat, Topeka serves as the economic and cultural center, renowned for its role in the Brown vs. Board of Education decision.
Just south of Topeka sits the small town of Willard, named after early settler Willard Davis who spearheaded the town’s development. Northwest of the capital is Silver Lake, situated around the body of water it’s named after and boasting recreational opportunities.
The northern part of the county is home to small farming towns like Tecumseh, Elmont, and Berryton. These rural communities still gather for time-honored traditions like summertime picnics and high school sport rivalries.
From the marble halls of the state capitol building to dusty country roads, Shawnee County encapsulates the spirit of the midwest. In Topeka and its surrounding towns, history and progress blend with small town living.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shawnee County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas | 1,483 |
