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Manhattan Essential Info
Overview
Manhattan is a college town in Kansas. It is the home of Kansas State University.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
79 °F
Mostly Clear
Fun Facts
- A 30 foot tall statue of Johnny Kaw stands in Manhattan. The statue represents the importance of the Kansas wheat farmer.
- Fort Riley, between Junction City and Manhattan, was the cradle of the United States Cavalry for 83 years. George Custer formed the famed 7th Cavalry there in 1866.
- The American Institute of Baking is located in Manhattan.
- Manhattan is today best known as being the home of Kansas State University.
- Cassandra Peterson, an actress best known for her on-screen horror hostess character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, was born in Manhattan.
Popular Foods
- Fried Chicken and Biscuit
- Waffle Lolly
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