Kansas State Information

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.

Little Bit of History

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.

Essentials

Motto-

Per aspera ad Astra
Through hardships to the stars

Capital-

Topeka

Time Zone-

Central & Mountain

Demonym-

Kansan

Quarter

Introduced - 2005

Song

Home on the Range

Oh, give me a home where the Buffalo roam

Where the Deer and the Antelope play;

Did You Know?

• 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.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you considering moving to the great state of Kansas? Here are some tips to help you get a head start right from your computer at home.

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.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
Moving can be daunting, especially because there are so many things to remember from getting the storage boxes to calling the utility companies. Don't forget anything with our useful moving tools:

• The Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) will help you stay on track!
• Use www.allstate.com/homeinventory, our online home inventory tool or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record to record your belongings. You can assist your movers and protect yourself by taking a full inventory of your belongings.

Regardless of where your move is, always find the moving company's registration number and check references and complaint history. This information is available at Relocation.com

Need an Insurance Policy in Kansas?
It's easy to get an auto insurance quote from Allstate and find out if switching to Allstate might help you save money on car insurance. You can also talk to an Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

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.

For more information specific to Kansas visit:

• Kansas State Catastrophe Information
• Kansas Auto Insurance Coverages

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Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota