Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, Topeka

Name: Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Address: 1515 SE Monroe St, Topeka, 66612-1143, United States
Telephone: +1 785-354-4273

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Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site

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Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, Topeka

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Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site was established in Topeka, Kansas, on October 26, 1992, by the United States Congress to commemorate the landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Brown v. Board of Education aimed at ending racial segregation in public schools. On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously declared that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal" and, as such, violated the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees all citizens "equal protection of the laws." ()

Visitors per year: 16.9 thous.Elevation: 899 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°2'16"N, 95°40'35"W

Address

1515 SE Monroe StMonroeTopeka 66612-1143 United States

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+1 785-354-4273

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Day trips

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kansas Expocentre, Kansas State Capitol, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Evel Knievel Museum.

0.6 miSW
Convention center, Hockey, Entertainment
Kansas Expocentre, Topeka
15 min walk • The Stormont Vail Events Center, formerly known as Kansas Expocentre, is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena built in 1987 in Topeka, Kansas. Beginning in 2022, it will be home to the Topeka Tropics of Champions Indoor Football.
0.7 miN
Museum, History museum
Kansas State Capitol, Topeka
18 min walk • The Kansas State Capitol, known also as the Kansas Statehouse, is the building housing the executive and legislative branches of government for the U.S. state of Kansas.
1.4 miNW
Library
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka
36 min walk • The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library is a public library located in Topeka, Kansas, United States. It serves all of Shawnee County, Kansas with the exception of the Rossville, Kansas and Silver Lake, Kansas townships. The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library is a municipal taxing district authorized by Kansas law.
0.7 miSW
Museum, History museum
Evel Knievel Museum, Topeka
17 min walk • The Evel Knievel Museum is a non-profit museum located in Topeka, Kansas, United States. The museum houses the largest collection of authentic Evel Knievel memorabilia in the world, including interactive experiences. It is 13,000 square feet and two stories.
0.7 miNW
Neoclassical architecture
Chester B. Woodward House, Topeka
19 min walk • The Chester B. Woodward House is a historic house in Topeka, Kansas. It was built in 1923 for Chester B. Woodward, a businessman. Woodward served as the vice president of the Central National Bank and Trust Company of Topeka from 1920 to 1928 and the president of the Topeka Morris Plan Company from 1928 to 1940.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Jayhawk Theatre, Topeka
21 min walk • The Historic Jayhawk State Theatre of Kansas, is a theater located in downtown Topeka, Kansas, United States. The theatre opened on August 16, 1926.
1 miNW
Church, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Grace Episcopal Cathedral, Topeka
25 min walk • Grace Episcopal Cathedral is located in Topeka, Kansas, United States. It is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas.
0.8 miN
39°2'57"N • 95°40'47"W
First Presbyterian Church- Topeka, Topeka
21 min walk • Church
0.6 miNW
39°2'45"N • 95°40'57"W
Charles Curtis House Museum, Topeka
17 min walk • Museum, History museum
1.2 miE
Cemetery
Topeka Cemetery, Topeka
32 min walk • The Topeka Cemetery is a cemetery in Topeka, Kansas, United States. Established in 1859, it is the oldest chartered cemetery in the state of Kansas. The 80-acre cemetery had more than 35,000 burials by 2019, including several prominent Kansans.
1 miN
Church
St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, Topeka
25 min walk • The St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church in Topeka, Kansas is a historic church at 701 SW Topeka Boulevard. It was built in 1908 to 1926 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Memorial Building, Topeka (15 min walk), Charles Curtis House Museum, Topeka (17 min walk), Evel Knievel Museum, Topeka (17 min walk), Kansas State Capitol, Topeka (18 min walk).

How to get to Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site:

Bus

Q.S.S. Quincy Street Station (18 min walk)
6th & Branner • Lines: 1 (28 min walk)

Train

Topeka (29 min walk)