Washburn University of Topeka

university, Topeka, Kansas, United States

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Washburn University is a public university located in Topeka, Kansas, United States. Founded in 1865, it is situated in the capital city of Kansas, which lies on the Kansas River. The university is part of Topeka's economy, which is based on agriculture, manufacturing, and governmental services. The Mulvane Art Museum is located on Washburn's campus.1

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Topeka
…city is the seat of Washburn University (1865); Mulvane Art Museum is located on Washburn’s campus. Other notable attractions include the extensive and well-stocked Topeka Zoological Park and the Kansas International Museum. The State House is modeled after the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Shawnee State Fishing Lake and Perry and…
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…city is the seat of Washburn University (1865); Mulvane Art Museum is located on Washburn’s campus. Other notable attractions include the extensive and well-stocked Topeka Zoological Park and the Kansas International Museum. The State House is modeled after the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Shawnee State Fishing Lake and Perry and…
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