Greensburg is also home to the world’s largest hand dug well. Work was begun on the well in 1887 to provide water for the steam engines of the Santa Fe & Rock Island railroads. When the well was completed in 1888 it was 109 feet deep and 32 feet in diameter. The well was used as the town’s water supply until 1932. In 1939 it was opened as a tourist attraction.
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Geography
Greensburg is located at 40°18'16" North, 79°32'40" West (40.304461, -79.544511)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.0 km˛ (4.2 mi˛). 11.0 km˛ (4.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 15,889 people, 7,144 households, and 3,922 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,446.9/km˛ (3,746.1/mi˛). There are 7,734
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Geography
Greensburg is located at 37°15'35" North, 85°29'52" West (37.259665, -85.497863)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.9 km˛ (1.9 mi˛). 4.9 km˛ (1.9 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,396 people, 1,061 households, and 648 families residing in the city. The population density is 484.3/km˛ (1,255.4/mi˛). There are 1,190 housing
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Geography
Greensburg is located at 39°20'25" North, 85°29'1" West (39.340315, -85.483702)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.5 km˛ (4.8 mi˛). 12.4 km˛ (4.8 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.83% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 10,260 people, 4,178 households, and 2,778 families residing in the city. The population
Kansas Travel Guide
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Other sights include Fort Larned on the
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Geography
Kansas City is located at 39°6'24" North, 94°40'35" West (39.106780, -94.676470)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 331.0 km˛ (127.8 mi˛). 321.8 km˛ (124.3 mi˛) of it is land
