Topeka
North America, United States
United States
People from Topeka are called:
Male/General:
Topekan
Pronunciation:
/təˈpiːkən/
Etymology & Origin
From the Kansa-Osage word 'tó ppí kˀé' meaning 'place where we dig potatoes'.
About Topeka
- Capital city of Kansas since 1856.
- Historic site of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case.
- Center of Kansas state government and agriculture.
- Known for its role in the abolitionist movement and Civil Rights history.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 126,587 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America