Thanks for visiting the Kansas information page! This page is your resource for Kansas. Learn about state facts, history, trivia, scenic routes and information about Kansas's auto insurance laws. If you are planning to move to the great state of Kansas you will find our moving tips and the Allstate Moving Checklist and Household Inventory Record very useful.
The state of Kansas encompasses 82,277 square miles and is ranked 15th in the nation's total area. It was the 34th state to enter the union on January 29, 1861. Kansas was named after the Kansa tribe, who inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean people of the wind or people of the south wind.
- At one time it was against the law to serve ice cream on cherry pie in Kansas.
- The graham cracker was named after the Reverend Sylvester Graham (1794-1851). He was a Presbyterian minister who strongly believed in eating whole wheat flour products.
- The world famous fast-food chain of Pizza Hut restaurants opened its first store in Wichita.
- Amelia Earhart, first woman granted a pilot's license by the National Aeronautics Associate and first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean was from Atchison.
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Driving in Kansas
Visit the Kansas Department of Revenue for important information on obtaining your Kansas driver's license, requirements for ID Cards, and vehicle registration.
The First Step When Moving
Contact your Allstate agent or call 1-800-ALLSTATE (1-800-255-7828).
Things to Consider Before Moving
Will I need to change my insurance coverage? Should I buy or rent my new place? What can I afford? Relax! We'll help you sort through your
options.
Moving Tools and Tips
There's a lot to keep track of when you move. Our
checklists will help you so moving will be a breeze.
Always check out the
moving company's registration number, references and complaint history at
Relocation.com. This is important, even if your move is within Kansas.
Need an Insurance Policy in Kansas?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an
auto insurance quote today (it's easy!). You can also talk to an
Allstate agent right in your neighborhood or call
1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.
Some suggested scenic road trips.
Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Kansas State Tourism site.
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